2nd fret
Intermediate● On the diagramF♯ add 9 is played at the 2nd fret as × × 4 3 2 4: ring finger on the D string at fret 4, middle finger on the G string at fret 3, index finger on the B string at fret 2 and pinky finger on the high e string at fret 4. The low E and A strings stay muted.
Tip — The pinky must stretch to the 4th fret on the high E while the index holds the 2nd fret on the B string, a two-fret span.
String-by-string breakdown
| String | Fret | Finger | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 (E) | muted | — | — |
| 5 (A) | muted | — | — |
| 4 (D) | 4 | 3 | F♯ (1) |
| 3 (G) | 3 | 2 | A♯ (3) |
| 2 (B) | 2 | 1 | C♯ (5) |
| 1 (e) | 4 | 4 | G♯ (9) |