Learning the notes on the 1st string will be a piece of cake since the notes are in the same order as on the 6th string.

Exercise 1

1
Play every whole note up to the 12th fret (ascending order):
  • E-F-G-A-B-C-D-E (12th Fret).
2
Play every whole note from the 12th fret down to the open E (descending order):
  • E (12th Fret)-D-C-B-A-G-F-E.
3
As you play each note, say the name of the note out loud.
4
Spend at least 5 minutes on this exercise.
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Exercise 2: Flash Cards (Slow Speed)

Flash cards are one of the most effective ways to learn any material. This exercise has flash cards that will help you memorize the notes on the 6th string.

1
Start the timer.
2
Click the green "play" button to start the flashcard animation or use the left or right arrows to manually change the flashcard.
3
Click on the "shuffle" icon to re-shuffle the cards and display them in another random order.
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E
1st String
F
1st String
G
1st String
A
1st String
B
1st String
C
1st String
D
1st String
E12 fret
1st String

Exercise 3: Flash Cards (Fast Speed)

1
Start the timer.
2
Click the green "play" button to start the flashcard animation or use the left or right arrows to manually change the flashcard.
3
Click on the "shuffle" icon to re-shuffle the cards and display them in another random order.
START STOP RESET
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E
1st String
F
1st String
G
1st String
A
1st String
B
1st String
C
1st String
D
1st String
E12 fret
1st String