Tuning standards (EADGBE)
The modern six‑string guitar is built around one foundational idea: standard tuning, written from lowest‑pitched string to highest as E–A–D–G–B–E.
Fretboard Basics & Navigation, The Anatomy of the Fretboard
Notation
Standard Music Notation
Standard music notation is a universal system of symbols and marks that allows musicians to read, write, and perform music
Fretboard Basics & Navigation, Notation, Reading Guitar Notation
Tablature
Guitar tablature, commonly called “tab,” is a visual methods-based system of music notation specifically designed for fretted string instruments. Unlike
Notation
The Treble Clef
In the treble clef, notes are named using the first seven letters of the alphabet: A, B, C, D, E,
Notation
The Bass Clef
In the bass clef, notes also use the letters A, B, C, D, E, F, and G. They are arranged
Fretboard Basics & Navigation, The Anatomy of the Fretboard
Fretboard Layout
Fret String 6 (Low E) String 5 (A) String 4 (D) String 3 (G) String 2 (B) String 1 (High
Chord Progressions & Key Signatures, The Circle of Fifths
Cycle of 5ths
The cycle of fifths (or circle of fifths) is a visual map that organizes the 12 pitches of the chromatic
Arpeggios, Harmony, Chords & Arpeggios
Arpeggios
An arpeggio is a musical technique where you play the notes of a chord individually and sequentially rather than strumming
Advanced Theory & Improvisation
Harmonics
Guitar harmonics are bell-like, chime-y musical pitches produced by isolating the natural overtones of a vibrating guitar string. When a
Fretboard Basics & Navigation
Standard Guitar Tuning
Standard guitar tuning is the default method for tuning a six-string guitar, where the open strings are tuned to the