11th fret
Intermediate● On the diagramE diminished 7th is played at the 11th fret as 12 13 11 12: middle finger on the E string at fret 12, pinky finger on the A string at fret 13, index finger on the D string at fret 11 and ring finger on the G string at fret 12.
Tip — The pinky must reach the 13th fret on the A string while the index holds the 11th fret on the D string, creating a wide span.
String-by-string breakdown
| String | Fret | Finger | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 (E) | 12 | 2 | E (1) |
| 3 (A) | 13 | 4 | B♭ (♭5) |
| 2 (D) | 11 | 1 | D♭ (♭♭7) |
| 1 (G) | 12 | 3 | G (♭3) |