F♯maj/C♯ inversion · A♯ on top
Intermediate● On the diagramF♯ major is played at the 1st fret as 3 1 2 1: pinky finger on the G string at fret 3, index finger on the C string at fret 1, ring finger on the E string at fret 2 and middle finger on the A string at fret 1.
Tip — The pinky must reach the 3rd fret on the G string while the other three fingers hold a tight cluster at the 1st and 2nd frets.
String-by-string breakdown
| String | Fret | Finger | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 (G) | 3 | 4 | A♯ (3) |
| 3 (C) | 1 | 1 | C♯ (5) |
| 2 (E) | 2 | 3 | F♯ (1) |
| 1 (A) | 1 | 2 | A♯ (3) |