Main ideas
- Natural notes are A, B, C, D, E, F, and G.
- B to C is one fret apart.
- E to F is one fret apart.
- Most other natural-note pairs have a sharp/flat note between them.
- Learning naturals first creates a simple map to build on later.
Dropping the sharps for a moment makes the neck much less crowded.
Natural notes are the plain letters without sharps or flats. They are often the easiest first layer to memorize on the neck.
Open-string notes are highlighted differently from fretted notes, and this lesson highlights its key notes in green.