Guitar Notes Chart
Master the guitar fretboard with our complete notes chart. Shows all notes on every string and fret, perfect for learning scales, finding chord shapes, and understanding music theory.
| String | Open | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E (1st) | E | F | F#/Gb | G | G#/Ab | A | A#/Bb | B | C | C#/Db | D | D#/Eb | E |
| B (2nd) | B | C | C#/Db | D | D#/Eb | E | F | F#/Gb | G | G#/Ab | A | A#/Bb | B |
| G (3rd) | G | G#/Ab | A | A#/Bb | B | C | C#/Db | D | D#/Eb | E | F | F#/Gb | G |
| D (4th) | D | D#/Eb | E | F | F#/Gb | G | G#/Ab | A | A#/Bb | B | C | C#/Db | D |
| A (5th) | A | A#/Bb | B | C | C#/Db | D | D#/Eb | E | F | F#/Gb | G | G#/Ab | A |
| E (6th) | E | F | F#/Gb | G | G#/Ab | A | A#/Bb | B | C | C#/Db | D | D#/Eb | E |
All notes from open strings to 24th fret, covering the entire guitar neck for electric and acoustic guitars.
Shows both sharp (#) and flat (♭) note names for complete understanding of enharmonic equivalents.
Highlights octave patterns and note relationships to help you navigate the fretboard faster.
1. Start with Natural Notes
Learn the natural notes (A, B, C, D, E, F, G) first before adding sharps and flats. Focus on one string at a time.
2. Use Octave Patterns
Notes repeat every 12 frets. The 12th fret has the same notes as the open strings, just one octave higher.
3. Learn Landmark Frets
Memorize key positions: 3rd fret (G on low E), 5th fret (A on low E), 7th fret (B on low E), and 12th fret (octave).
4. Practice with Scales
Use scales to reinforce note positions. Start with the C major scale (no sharps or flats) across all strings.
Related Guitar Resources
The guitar fretboard can seem overwhelming at first, but understanding the note layout is essential for advancing as a guitarist. This guitar notes chart provides a complete reference for all notes on the neck.
Why Learn Fretboard Notes?
- Find chord shapes and inversions anywhere on the neck
- Play scales and solos in any position
- Understand music theory and intervals
- Communicate better with other musicians
- Transpose songs to different keys easily
The Musical Alphabet
The musical alphabet consists of 12 notes that repeat in octaves: A, A#/Bb, B, C, C#/Db, D, D#/Eb, E, F, F#/Gb, G, G#/Ab. Notice there's no sharp/flat between B-C and E-F.
Standard Tuning
In standard tuning, the guitar strings are tuned to E-A-D-G-B-E from lowest (6th) to highest (1st) string. This tuning creates specific interval relationships that make chord shapes and scales consistent across the fretboard.