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Beginner● On the diagramB♭ minor 6th is played in open position as × 1 3 0 2 1: index finger on the A string at fret 1, pinky finger on the D string at fret 3, ring finger on the B string at fret 2 and middle finger on the high e string at fret 1. The G string rings open. The low E string stays muted.
Tip — The pinky must stretch to the 3rd fret on the D string while the other fingers hold a close cluster on the A and B strings.
String-by-string breakdown
| String | Fret | Finger | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 (E) | muted | — | — |
| 5 (A) | 1 | 1 | B♭ (1) |
| 4 (D) | 3 | 4 | F (5) |
| 3 (G) | open | — | G (6) |
| 2 (B) | 2 | 3 | D♭ (♭3) |
| 1 (e) | 1 | 2 | F (5) |