Originally Posted by: aliasmaximusBut I've not come across a method that's practical for beginners.[/quote]

Covered that in my GF1.

https://www.guitartricks.com/lesson.php?input=11078

[quote=aliasmaximus]By now I at least have the strings down cold - EADGBE. Which has allowed me to immediately identify all the notes on the first fret.

Good deal!