What You Should Know
What You Will Learn
- What ledger lines are
- Reading A, B, and C on the fifth string
How to Read Notes on the A String
Ledger Lines
Ledger lines are used to extend the staff up or down to accommodate pitches that are higher or lower than pitches on the five line staff.
A, B, and C on the Fifth String
A on the Fifth String
A is the pitch of the open fifth string. It is found on the second ledger line below the staff:
B on the Fifth String
B is on the second fret of the fifth string. Play B with the second finger.
Fretting B
B is found on the space below the first ledger line below the staff:
C on the Fifth String
C is on the third fret of the fifth string. Play this note with the third finger:
Fretting C
C is on the first ledger line below the treble clef staff:
Exercises
Exercise 1: A, B, and C in Whole Notes
Exercise 2: A, B, and C in Mixed Rhythms
Exercise 3: Notes on the First Five Strings Ascending and Descending
Melodies
Blues in A
