Guitar Fingering Chart

Interactive first‑position mapping • treble‑clef reading • technique & PDF

Interactive Guitar Fingering Chart

🛠️ How to Use This Chart

Step 1: Set Key Signature

Sharps and flats influence open‑string usage and finger spacing patterns.

Step 2: Select a Written Note

See suggested string and fret (0=open; 1–3 typical in first position) with treble‑clef display.

Step 3: Choose Efficient Options

Pick the option that fits position, timbre, and shift plan; check intonation with a tuner.

Current Key: C Major
No sharps or flats
Interactive Guitar Fretboard (First Position) Fretboard with E–A–D–G–B–E strings and markers for frets 0–3. E4 B3 G3 D3 A2 E2
Current Note: Select a note
Click a note button to see string and fret
Musical Notation (Treble Clef)
Select a note to display

Select a Note (First Position)

Guitar Fingering Chart Image

Guitar Fingering Chart Image

High‑contrast PDF for lessons and practice. Go to Download Page or open PDF directly: Open PDF

🔗 Related Instrument

The guitar is a six-string fretted instrument. For the lower-pitched four-string version, check out our Bass Guitar Fingering Chart.

Guitar Common First‑Position Fingerings

Written Note String Fret Tip
G3 G 0 Anchor pitch; compare with D3 string 5th
A3 G 2 Alt: string 5 (open A2 octave)
B3 B 0 Watch string noise when crossing
C4 B 1 Keep close to fret; light pressure