If you’ re wondering, the pattern repeats. The 12 frets of the guitar are a repeating sequence, so natural note rows appear again at frets 12, 17, and 22 on extended-range instruments like Stratocasters and Telecasters. For now, mastering these three rows gives you a solid framework to copy forward.
APPLICATION FOR LEAD GUITARISTS Knowing note names across these three rows lets you anchor melodic ideas to specific locations on the neck. Take a simple 8-note melodic figure and place it at each of the natural notes across all three rows. You’ ll hear it in multiple keys and registers on the accompanying video. Take a look at these three placements of the same figure, all based on the 4 th string. The note names are your anchor points. That’ s how lead guitarists can move intentionally around the neck rather than wandering.
APPLICATION FOR RHYTHM GUITARISTS If you have bar chords in your toolkit, these rows are gold. At fret 5, you can play A Major, A minor, D Major, D minor, G Major, and G minor using moveable r. Knowing where you are on the neck— because you know the note names— makes your chord choices intentional rather than accidental. And if bar chords aren’ t your strength yet, the capo can get you there in the meantime.
REVIEW Three rows. Three sets of natural notes. Fret 0: E, A, D, G, B, E. Fret 5: A, D, G, C, E, A. Fret 10: D, G, C, F, A, D. Get to know them. Think about what notes sit above and below each row. Then apply them— to your chords, your capo, and your melodies— so you can become more of the guitarist you were made to be. © GuitarSuccess4U. All rights reserved.
David Harsh David Harsh is a nationally touring worship leader, songwriter and performing artist. He is passionate about equipping guitarists to discover their potential. Learn more and join now at www. GuitarSuccess4U. com
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