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