How to you remember which notes/key is for which string?

by Alex ww
(Malaysia)

Dear Sir,

I'm a new self taught beginner.

How to you remember which notes/key is for which string?

Is there a proper or the best method to read the notes and pluck the right string without refering to my self made reference guide.

Example : when I look at the notes G, then I will refer to my list for G is fret#3, string #1.


Thanks.

Alex

Hi Alex,

The notes of the musical alphabet just repeat as you move up the guitar string. For instance, the 6th "E" string of course starts on the "E" note. The first fret is "F", 2nd fret "F" sharp, 3rd fret "G" and so on until you reach the 12th fret which is "E" again but an octave higher.

All the other strings do the smae but start on a different note. They do still follow the musical alphabet though.

You can see more on this page...

I hope this helps.

Kind regards,
Trevor M.