2nd fret
Intermediate● On the diagramF♯ diminished is played at the 2nd fret as 2 3 4 2: index finger on the E string at fret 2, ring finger on the A string at fret 3, pinky finger on the D string at fret 4 and middle finger on the G string at fret 2.
Tip — The pinky must reach the 4th fret on the D string while the index and middle fingers hold the 2nd fret on the outer strings.
String-by-string breakdown
| String | Fret | Finger | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 (E) | 2 | 1 | F♯ (1) |
| 3 (A) | 3 | 3 | C (♭5) |
| 2 (D) | 4 | 4 | F♯ (1) |
| 1 (G) | 2 | 2 | A (♭3) |