Open
Beginner● On the diagramF♯ augmented is played in open position as 2 1 0 3 3 ×: middle finger on the low E string at fret 2, index finger on the A string at fret 1, ring finger on the G string at fret 3 and pinky finger on the B string at fret 3. The D string rings open. The high e string stays muted.
Tip — The pinky must reach the 3rd fret on the B string while the index holds the 1st fret on the A string.
String-by-string breakdown
| String | Fret | Finger | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 (E) | 2 | 2 | F♯ (1) |
| 5 (A) | 1 | 1 | A♯ (3) |
| 4 (D) | open | — | C♯♯ (♯5) |
| 3 (G) | 3 | 3 | A♯ (3) |
| 2 (B) | 3 | 4 | C♯♯ (♯5) |
| 1 (e) | muted | — | — |