A♭7♯5/E inversion
Intermediate● On the diagramA♭ 7th sharp 5 is played at the 1st fret as 1 4 2 3: index finger on the G string at fret 1, pinky finger on the C string at fret 4, middle finger on the E string at fret 2 and ring finger on the A string at fret 3.
Tip — The 1st-fret shape requires a wide stretch between the index finger on the G string and the pinky on the C string.
String-by-string breakdown
| String | Fret | Finger | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 (G) | 1 | 1 | A♭ (1) |
| 3 (C) | 4 | 4 | E (♯5) |
| 2 (E) | 2 | 2 | G♭ (♭7) |
| 1 (A) | 3 | 3 | C (3) |