9th fret
Intermediate● On the diagramD diminished 7th is played at the 9th fret as 10 11 9 10: middle finger on the E string at fret 10, pinky finger on the A string at fret 11, index finger on the D string at fret 9 and ring finger on the G string at fret 10.
Tip — The pinky must reach the 11th fret on the A string while the index holds the 9th fret on the D string, requiring a wide stretch.
String-by-string breakdown
| String | Fret | Finger | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 (E) | 10 | 2 | D (1) |
| 3 (A) | 11 | 4 | A♭ (♭5) |
| 2 (D) | 9 | 1 | C♭ (♭♭7) |
| 1 (G) | 10 | 3 | F (♭3) |