Open · 3-2-0-0-0-1
Beginner● On the diagramG 7th is played in open position as 3 2 0 0 0 1: ring finger on the low E string at fret 3, middle finger on the A string at fret 2 and index finger on the high e string at fret 1. The D, G and B strings ring open.
Tip — The open shape is easy to fret but requires a clean strum across all six strings without muting any.
String-by-string breakdown
| String | Fret | Finger | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 (E) | 3 | 3 | G (1) |
| 5 (A) | 2 | 2 | B (3) |
| 4 (D) | open | — | D (5) |
| 3 (G) | open | — | G (1) |
| 2 (B) | open | — | B (3) |
| 1 (e) | 1 | 1 | F (♭7) |