This lesson introduces the Open-String notes E, A, and D. These are the first bass notes that you're learning. You'll be using these notes a lot in late Book 1 and all of Book 2. They're super cool!
Fretboard Diagram | Name & Audio | On-Staff |
|---|---|---|
![]() Low Open E is played on the Open 6th string of the guitar. | Low Open E | ![]() Open E is below the staff. It has 3 ledger lines. It sits Open D is played on the Open 4th string. below the third ledger line. |
![]() Open A is played on the Open 5th string. | Open A | ![]() Open A is below the staff. It has two ledger lines. It sits on the second ledger line. You can see the lines sticking out either side of it! |
![]() Open D is played on the Open 4th string. | Open D | ![]() Open D hangs on the bottom of the musical staff. It is in a space. |


















