A♭augM7/E inversion · 0-4-4-3
Beginner● On the diagramA♭ augmented major 7th is played in open position as 0 4 4 3: middle finger on the C string at fret 4, ring finger on the E string at fret 4 and index finger on the A string at fret 3. The G string rings open.
Tip — The middle and ring fingers must fret the C and E strings at the 4th fret while the index reaches back to the 3rd fret on the A string, requiring a wide stretch.
String-by-string breakdown
| String | Fret | Finger | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 (G) | open | — | G (7) |
| 3 (C) | 4 | 2 | E (♯5) |
| 2 (E) | 4 | 3 | A♭ (1) |
| 1 (A) | 3 | 1 | C (3) |