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