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