Open
Beginner● On the diagramB minor 9th is played in open position as × 2 0 2 2 2: index finger on the A string at fret 2, middle finger on the G string at fret 2, ring finger on the B string at fret 2 and pinky finger on the high e string at fret 2. The D string rings open. The low E string stays muted.
Tip — The open position requires muting the low E string while fretting four strings with separate fingers, which can cause accidental buzzing.
String-by-string breakdown
| String | Fret | Finger | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 (E) | muted | — | — |
| 5 (A) | 2 | 1 | B (1) |
| 4 (D) | open | — | D (♭3) |
| 3 (G) | 2 | 2 | A (♭7) |
| 2 (B) | 2 | 3 | C♯ (9) |
| 1 (e) | 2 | 4 | F♯ (5) |