Fretboard Quiz
Questions: 16 · 10 minutes
1. The pitch at the 10th fret of the low E string is identical to which open-string pitch?
Open G string
Open A string
Open D string
Open B string
2. Beginning with F at the 1st fret of the low E string, you move two semitones higher on that string. Where do you land?
2nd fret, F♯
4th fret, G♯
5th fret, A
3rd fret, G
3. From the lowest-pitched string to the highest-pitched string, which sequence gives standard six-string guitar tuning?
E–A–D–F–B–E
E–A–D–G–B–E
D–A–D–G–B–E
E–B–D–G–A–E
4. A C is sounding at the 3rd fret of the A string. Where can you play the identical pitch on the low E string?
8th fret
7th fret
5th fret
10th fret
5. A finger is placed at the 5th fret of the low E string. Which note sounds?
A
G
B
D
6. To match the note name of the open B string on the G string, which fret should you use?
2nd fret
4th fret
5th fret
7th fret
7. Which note occupies the 6th fret of the G string?
D
C
C♯ (or D♭)
D♯ (or E♭)
8. You need an E on the B string. Which position supplies it?
3rd fret
4th fret
5th fret
7th fret
9. On the B string, which note is produced at the 3rd fret?
C
D
E
C♯ (or D♭)
10. The 12th fret repeats an open string's note name one octave higher. What note is therefore at the 12th fret of the high E string?
D
F
E
B
11. Starting on the open D string, you move two frets toward the guitar body. Which note do you reach?
E
D♯ (or E♭)
F
C♯ (or D♭)
12. Which pair has the same note name, although the notes are in different octaves?
7th fret of the A string and the open D string
7th fret of the A string and the open G string
7th fret of the A string and the open B string
7th fret of the A string and the open high E string
13. You play G at the 3rd fret of the low E string. Which position gives G one octave higher?
5th fret of the D string
3rd fret of the A string
5th fret of the G string
8th fret of the B string
14. An A is played at the 5th fret of the low E string. Which note appears one octave higher at the 7th fret of the D string?
G
A
B
D
15. While playing a melody, you stop at the 8th fret of the high E string. Which note is sounding?
A♯ (or B♭)
B
C♯ (or D♭)
C
16. A chord shape asks you to fret the G string at the 4th fret. What note are you adding?
A♯ (or B♭)
C♯ (or D♭)
C
B