Notes on the 3rd Guitar String

The G Note

To play the note G, pick the open 3rd string (no fingers placed behind the frets).

An open string note is indicated by a white letter on a black dot placed above the nut.

The A Note

To play the note A, place the second finger of your left hand just behind the second fret of the 3rd string.

A fretted note is indicated by a white letter on a black dot placed just before the fret wire.

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