3rd fret
Intermediate● On the diagramC♯ augmented major 7th is played at the 3rd fret as × 4 3 5 × 5: middle finger on the A string at fret 4, index finger on the D string at fret 3, ring finger on the G string at fret 5 and pinky finger on the high e string at fret 5. The low E and B strings stay muted.
Tip — The pinky must reach the 5th fret on the high e string while the index finger holds the 3rd fret on the D string, creating a wide stretch.
String-by-string breakdown
| String | Fret | Finger | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 (E) | muted | — | — |
| 5 (A) | 4 | 2 | C♯ (1) |
| 4 (D) | 3 | 1 | E♯ (3) |
| 3 (G) | 5 | 3 | B♯ (7) |
| 2 (B) | muted | — | — |
| 1 (e) | 5 | 4 | G♯♯ (♯5) |