7th fret
Intermediate● On the diagramB minor is played at the 7th fret as 7 9 9 7: index finger on the E string at fret 7, ring finger on the A string at fret 9, pinky finger on the D string at fret 9 and middle finger on the G string at fret 7.
Tip — The stretch between the index finger on the 7th fret and the ring and pinky on the 9th fret requires comfortable finger independence.
String-by-string breakdown
| String | Fret | Finger | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 (E) | 7 | 1 | B (1) |
| 3 (A) | 9 | 3 | F♯ (5) |
| 2 (D) | 9 | 4 | B (1) |
| 1 (G) | 7 | 2 | D (♭3) |