F♯m7♭5/E inversion · fret 2
Intermediate● On the diagramF♯ minor 7th flat 5th is played at the 2nd fret as 2 4 2 3: index finger on the G string at fret 2, pinky finger on the C string at fret 4, middle finger on the E string at fret 2 and ring finger on the A string at fret 3.
Tip — The pinky must reach fret 4 on the 3rd string while the index and middle fingers hold fret 2 on adjacent strings.
String-by-string breakdown
| String | Fret | Finger | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 (G) | 2 | 1 | A (♭3) |
| 3 (C) | 4 | 4 | E (♭7) |
| 2 (E) | 2 | 2 | F♯ (1) |
| 1 (A) | 3 | 3 | C (♭5) |