10th fret
Intermediate● On the diagramD minor is played at the 10th fret as 10 12 12 10: index finger on the E string at fret 10, ring finger on the A string at fret 12, pinky finger on the D string at fret 12 and middle finger on the G string at fret 10.
Tip — The stretch between the index finger on the 10th fret and the ring and pinky on the 12th fret requires comfortable finger independence.
String-by-string breakdown
| String | Fret | Finger | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 (E) | 10 | 1 | D (1) |
| 3 (A) | 12 | 3 | A (5) |
| 2 (D) | 12 | 4 | D (1) |
| 1 (G) | 10 | 2 | F (♭3) |