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