2nd fret
Barre● On the diagramF♯ major is played at the 2nd fret as 2 4 4 3 2 2: barre your index finger across fret 2, ring finger on the A string at fret 4, pinky finger on the D string at fret 4 and middle finger on the G string at fret 3.
Tip — The index barre must fret all six strings cleanly while the other fingers stretch to the 4th fret.
String-by-string breakdown
| String | Fret | Finger | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 (E) | 2 | 1 (barre) | F♯ (1) |
| 5 (A) | 4 | 3 | C♯ (5) |
| 4 (D) | 4 | 4 | F♯ (1) |
| 3 (G) | 3 | 2 | A♯ (3) |
| 2 (B) | 2 | 1 (barre) | C♯ (5) |
| 1 (e) | 2 | 1 (barre) | F♯ (1) |