Notes On the Sixth String

Notes on the sixth string may be the next step you want to learn about after learning the basics. First I would suggest learning the open string names, E, A, D, G, B, E.

What Next?

Next learn the basic notes on the first string, open E, F, and G. Second string notes, B, C, D. Third-string notes G and A. Fourth string notes, D, E, F. Fifth string notes, A, B, C, and last string E, F, G.

Check out my other lessons on these notes, starting with notes on the first and second strings.

These are the basic notes to start with, after that, you may want to learn the notes up and down the sixth string.

Tip! For notes on the sixth string.

The sixth string note names are also the same as the first string notes. With that, you will only have four more strings to learn. I will cover these in another article.

Why is this so important?

The sixth string note names will come in handy when you start to go up the guitar neck learning Barr chords, scales, arpeggios, etc.

Where to start?

Start with the natural notes, E, F, G, A, B, C, D, E. Once you reach the 12th fret, the notes repeat.

The natural notes are the white keys on a piano. Notice the natural half step on the piano for notes B to C, and E to F. They are not separated by a black key.

Next, learn the sharps and flats. Remember that a sharp can also be considered a flat. When two notes are spelled differently but sound the same, they are called enharmonic. This depends on the key you play in or if it is an accidental.

As in F# is also Gb on the second fret, sixth or first string. G# is also Ab on the same strings 4th fret. A#/Bb sixth fret. C#/Db ninth fret. D#/Eb on the eleventh fret.

Check out my YouTube video short on the 6th string here.

Thanks for watching!

As always until next time, have fun practicing!