Fingerings for the notes

On the staff, the higher the notes are, the higher they should be played on the fretboard? Or it has nothing to do with it?


For example:
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Those two B notes. (The one on top is actually supposed to be on the leger line but that's just the way it can be done on the pc). Anyway, if I have to write the fingering of each, how do I know on what string it is to be played? They can't both be played on the same string, right?

If it's not clear enough, please let me know, I'll try to explain my question better. I'm trying to learn music theory but the book I have is quite basic and they don't seem to explain it. :| Thanks!

Depending on ontext I'd put that lower one either on the open B string or on the 4th fret of the G string. Or maybe 9th fret of the D, etc. Depending on the fingerings of surrounding notes.

That higher one, I'd put on the seventh fret of the E string, since anywhere else and you'd be way way up on the neck. I mean, you could put it at the 12th fret on the B string, of course...

But why couldn't the higher one be the open B or 4th fret of G as well? It has nothing to do with where it's placed on the staff?

Originally Posted by: I-don't-caricanBut why couldn't the higher one be the open B or 4th fret of G as well? It has nothing to do with where it's placed on the staff?

The higher one couldn't be those because the note indicated on the staff is too high. The open B is a lower pitch than the higher B.