Open Position Notes On The 6th (Low E) String
The Open Position contains the notes on the open strings of the guitar as well as the notes on the first four frets of the guitar. The first notes we will learn on the guitar are the notes on the 6th string (our lowest pitched string). The note E is our open 6th string. the note F on our first fret, and the note G on our third fret. We will use our 1st finger to play the F, and our 3rd finger to play the G.
Notes on the Open E String
Practice the following exercises to memorize the notes on the 6th string in the open position. Use a metronome at a slow tempo so you have control over your hand at all times. The goal with these exercises is to memorize the location each note on the staff so it is easily recognizable and can be found quickly when reading music.
Open Position Notes On The 6th (Low E) String - Whole Notes
Open Position Notes On The 6th (Low E) String - Half Notes
Open Position Notes On The 6th (Low E) String - Quarter Notes
