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There are a few methods I have used that have helped. The tool on this website is quite good, and I use it often.
Also, before I found that; I first learned where every instance of the half step pair BC were located. Once I could find BC everywhere I simply expanded it to A and D which are a whole step above and below every BC pair. Visualize like this A - B C - D; Final step is to do the same with EF learn where all the half step EF groups are and then eventually add the D and G a whole step above and below each EF pair.
There are also a number of phone apps (I like Fretboard learn) but there are many. These are great for when you are away from the Guitar, or waiting in a line or something.
A final tip, I found it helpful to say and/or sing the note you are playing. When you hit a G, say or sing G, it helps to drive the note into your memory with visual, physical, verbal and musical repetition.
These methods have helped me, but I am sure the Guitar Instructors here have some much better insight.
Good Luck to you!
TAT
Also, before I found that; I first learned where every instance of the half step pair BC were located. Once I could find BC everywhere I simply expanded it to A and D which are a whole step above and below every BC pair. Visualize like this A - B C - D; Final step is to do the same with EF learn where all the half step EF groups are and then eventually add the D and G a whole step above and below each EF pair.
There are also a number of phone apps (I like Fretboard learn) but there are many. These are great for when you are away from the Guitar, or waiting in a line or something.
A final tip, I found it helpful to say and/or sing the note you are playing. When you hit a G, say or sing G, it helps to drive the note into your memory with visual, physical, verbal and musical repetition.
These methods have helped me, but I am sure the Guitar Instructors here have some much better insight.
Good Luck to you!
TAT
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Originally Posted by: tagalog5What is the best way to learn the fret board notes. Your opinions please.
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First, you should know that the note order is the same for every string. The order doesn't change, only the starting point, which is the open string note of each string (E-A-D-G-B-E).
I'd start by learning the 6th string (thickest) and then you know the 1st string (the high E) by default, since it's also an open E.
From there, I'd grab the 5th string (open A).
Once you know the bottom two strings you'll be able to easily identify root notes and then the last three strings will be much easier.
Hope this helps!
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First learn the open strings
E 6 string-
A 5 string
D 4th string
G 3rd string
B second string
e first string
That's in standard tuning
Learn the low E 6th string to the 12th fret. The twelve fret starts all over
Then you will know the high e 1st string..
Go to the scale find tool.. it list them out.. you may have to change the note number to letters with the selection at the bottom of the scales page..
When you fret a note say it's name..
Also there is an L trick.. find A at the sixth the string.. fifth fret... on the 5th fret go 2 strings to the fourth string and then two frets higher you find another A..
Link to C major scale.. # (sharps) and b (flats)
https://www.guitartricks.com/scalefinderpop.php
E 6 string-
A 5 string
D 4th string
G 3rd string
B second string
e first string
That's in standard tuning
Learn the low E 6th string to the 12th fret. The twelve fret starts all over
Then you will know the high e 1st string..
Go to the scale find tool.. it list them out.. you may have to change the note number to letters with the selection at the bottom of the scales page..
When you fret a note say it's name..
Also there is an L trick.. find A at the sixth the string.. fifth fret... on the 5th fret go 2 strings to the fourth string and then two frets higher you find another A..
Link to C major scale.. # (sharps) and b (flats)
https://www.guitartricks.com/scalefinderpop.php
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