4th fret · 4-4-4-6-4-4
Barre● On the diagramA♭ 7th suspended 4th is played at the 4th fret as 4 4 4 6 4 4: barre your index finger across fret 4 and pinky finger on the G string at fret 6.
Tip — The index finger must barre all six strings at the 4th fret while the pinky reaches the 6th fret on the G string, requiring strength and stretch.
String-by-string breakdown
| String | Fret | Finger | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 (E) | 4 | 1 (barre) | A♭ (1) |
| 5 (A) | 4 | 1 (barre) | D♭ (4) |
| 4 (D) | 4 | 1 (barre) | G♭ (♭7) |
| 3 (G) | 6 | 4 | D♭ (4) |
| 2 (B) | 4 | 1 (barre) | E♭ (5) |
| 1 (e) | 4 | 1 (barre) | A♭ (1) |