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