Open
Beginner● On the diagramF♯ augmented major 7th is played in open position as 2 1 0 3 × 1: ring finger on the low E string at fret 2, index finger on the A string at fret 1, pinky finger on the G string at fret 3 and middle finger on the high e string at fret 1. The D string rings open. The B string stays muted.
Tip — The pinky must reach the 3rd fret on the G string while the index finger holds the 1st fret on the A string, creating a wide stretch.
String-by-string breakdown
| String | Fret | Finger | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 (E) | 2 | 3 | F♯ (1) |
| 5 (A) | 1 | 1 | A♯ (3) |
| 4 (D) | open | — | C♯♯ (♯5) |
| 3 (G) | 3 | 4 | A♯ (3) |
| 2 (B) | muted | — | — |
| 1 (e) | 1 | 2 | E♯ (7) |