F7♭5/E♭ inversion · C♭ on top
Intermediate● On the diagramF 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 stretch to the C string while the index finger stays on the E string, creating a wide span.
String-by-string breakdown
| String | Fret | Finger | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 (G) | 2 | 2 | A (3) |
| 3 (C) | 3 | 4 | E♭ (♭7) |
| 2 (E) | 1 | 1 | F (1) |
| 1 (A) | 2 | 3 | C♭ (♭5) |