Starting at the 12th fret, the notes repeat one octave higher. The 12th fret is another “E,” one octave
above the open string (or “zero” fret); the 13th fret is “F,” one octave above the Ist fret, etc. Notice
that the dot pattern on the neck also repeats—that is, frets 15, 17, 19 and 21 follow the same pattern
a83,5,7 and9, Also, although the fretboard diagram below shows 22 frets, 21 and 24 fret necks are
common, The 24th fret is another “E” two octaves above the open string.
Ascencing: Descending:
Boo A ec pb pc ia G FE
Now to test yourself, play the notes in the following fretboard diagrams, name them from memory
and write them in the spaces to the right. ‘The answers are below—no cheating!
Answers: AiG; B: E:Ai E