Lesson #2: String Names, Frets, and Basic Tablature
Six Strings:
6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
High E, A, D, G, B, Low E
Mnemonic device to remember the string names:
Every Amateur Does Get Better Eventually
Tips:
Don't put your finger directly on the line of the fret; put it within the box/rectangle.
Reading Tablature/Numbering your fingers:
Muted string or not played at all: X
Open string (no fingers): 0
Index/Pointer finger: 1
Middle finger: 2
Ring finger: 3
Pinky finger: 4
Worksheets:
Guitar Time with Ben Lesson 2.pdf
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