Open
Beginner● On the diagramE diminished is played in open position as 0 4 3 1: ring finger on the C string at fret 4, middle finger on the E string at fret 3 and index finger on the A string at fret 1. The G string rings open.
Tip — The ring finger must stretch to the 4th fret on the C string while the index finger stays at the 1st fret on the A string, a wide span for smaller hands.
String-by-string breakdown
| String | Fret | Finger | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 (G) | open | — | G (♭3) |
| 3 (C) | 4 | 3 | E (1) |
| 2 (E) | 3 | 2 | G (♭3) |
| 1 (A) | 1 | 1 | B♭ (♭5) |