B7♭5/D♯ inversion · B on top
Intermediate● On the diagramB 7th flat 5 is played at the 1st fret as 2 3 1 2: middle finger on the G string at fret 2, pinky finger on the C string at fret 3, index finger on the E string at fret 1 and ring finger on the A string at fret 2.
Tip — The pinky must reach the 3rd fret on the C string while the index holds the 1st fret on the E string, requiring a wide stretch.
String-by-string breakdown
| String | Fret | Finger | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 (G) | 2 | 2 | A (♭7) |
| 3 (C) | 3 | 4 | D♯ (3) |
| 2 (E) | 1 | 1 | F (♭5) |
| 1 (A) | 2 | 3 | B (1) |