Scribd
Upload
672 views195 pages

The GUITARMALADE Cookbook Vol. 1 Update 11

Memorizing the notes on the guitar fretboard can be challenging, but there are effective strategies to simplify the process. The top five approaches include using the Up 12, Down 5 method, memorizing notes along one string, utilizing octave shapes, referencing dot inlays, and actively questioning the notes in songs being learned. These techniques help guitarists efficiently learn and recall the notes across the fretboard.

Uploaded by

Jonathan Scarcella
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
672 views195 pages

The GUITARMALADE Cookbook Vol. 1 Update 11

Memorizing the notes on the guitar fretboard can be challenging, but there are effective strategies to simplify the process. The top five approaches include using the Up 12, Down 5 method, memorizing notes along one string, utilizing octave shapes, referencing dot inlays, and actively questioning the notes in songs being learned. These techniques help guitarists efficiently learn and recall the notes across the fretboard.

Uploaded by

Jonathan Scarcella
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
You are on page 1/ 195

Memorizing all of the notes on the fretboard, cold is a daunting task.

You may think it would


take forever… for many guitarists, it does.

It took me so long it is embarrassing to admit. I was so far along the guitar path and didn't
know all of the notes on each string. So, I had to cram! I got there, but it wasn't pretty.

Here are the Top 5 approaches to learning EVERY note on the fretboard

1. Up 12, Down 5 (4 on B string) - my fav! Excellent way to find relevant waypoints on the
fretboard, helps hear and hold the tonic in your minds ear.

2. Along 1 String - memorize the musical alphabet along 1 string, sharps (#) and flats (b) - this
is a MUST-KNOW! Not as systematic as Up12/Down 5…

3. Octave Shapes - Great way to connect notes you know on the lower strings, with notes you
are unclear, on higher strings. Very useful shape to observe.

4. Dot Inlays (on a Stratocaster) frets 3 5 7 are GAB, CDE, FGA on E A and D strings -
Easy! Most chords occur in this register and sighting what they are by comparing/counting
from a dot inlay is often easier that counting from the open string.

5. Ask yourself “what Note am I playing?” in the most recent song you are learning! Play
literally anything and choose a note at random.

You might also like