1st fret
Intermediate● On the diagramE♭ minor 7th is played at the 1st fret as × × 1 3 2 2: index finger on the D string at fret 1, pinky finger on the G string at fret 3, middle finger on the B string at fret 2 and ring finger on the high e string at fret 2. The low E and A strings stay muted.
Tip — E♭ minor 7th requires muting two strings while stretching the pinky to the 3rd fret on the G string, all without a barre for support.
String-by-string breakdown
| String | Fret | Finger | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 (E) | muted | — | — |
| 5 (A) | muted | — | — |
| 4 (D) | 1 | 1 | E♭ (1) |
| 3 (G) | 3 | 4 | B♭ (5) |
| 2 (B) | 2 | 2 | D♭ (♭7) |
| 1 (e) | 2 | 3 | G♭ (♭3) |