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