Open Position Notes on the 1st (High E) String
The 1st string of the guitar is tuned to the note E, as is the 6th string. The note F is located on our first fret, and the note G is located 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 2nd 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 of each note on the staff so it is easily recognizable and can be found quickly when reading music.
Open Position Notes on the 1st String - Whole Notes
Open Position Notes on the 1st String - Half Notes
Open Position Notes on the 1st String - Quarter Notes
