6th fret
Intermediate● On the diagramB diminished 7th is played at the 6th fret as 7 8 6 7: middle finger on the E string at fret 7, pinky finger on the A string at fret 8, index finger on the D string at fret 6 and ring finger on the G string at fret 7.
Tip — The pinky must reach the 8th fret on the A string while the index holds the 6th fret on the D string, requiring a wide stretch.
String-by-string breakdown
| String | Fret | Finger | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 (E) | 7 | 2 | B (1) |
| 3 (A) | 8 | 4 | F (♭5) |
| 2 (D) | 6 | 1 | A♭ (♭♭7) |
| 1 (G) | 7 | 3 | D (♭3) |