Cdim7/E♭ inversion · fret 2
Intermediate● On the diagramC diminished 7th is played at the 2nd fret as 2 3 2 3: index finger on the G string at fret 2, ring finger on the C string at fret 3, middle finger on the E string at fret 2 and pinky finger on the A string at fret 3.
Tip — The pinky must fret the A string at fret 3 while the ring holds the C string, requiring a wide stretch.
String-by-string breakdown
| String | Fret | Finger | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 (G) | 2 | 1 | B♭♭ (♭♭7) |
| 3 (C) | 3 | 3 | E♭ (♭3) |
| 2 (E) | 2 | 2 | G♭ (♭5) |
| 1 (A) | 3 | 4 | C (1) |