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Zone Two Guitar Music Reading Maps

zone one two and three on guitar fretboard layout

To organize our music reading studies, we use 3 fretboard zones.

  • Zone 1 = Frets 0-3
  • Zone 2 = Frets 4-8 [you are here]
  • Zone 3 = Frets 9-13

Naturals in Zone 2

naturals in zone two in music notation

Zone two is frets 4-8. First, we learn the naturals. In our first map, we have the naturals grouped by string. The 'whole note' is the lowest note on each string.

Naturals in Zone 2 on Fretboard

natural in zone two in fretboard layout with noteheads in frets

And here is a fretboard map of the naturals in zone two.

Fret numbers are indicated along the top. Each fret space has its corresponding note head location on the staff. The note heads are written as whole notes, yet you will see these notes written as many different types of durations.

Low, Middle, High

low middle and high registers in music notation for zone two

All Notes in Zone 2

all notes including accidentals in zone two with noteheads in frets

Once we know the naturals, the sharps and flats are modifications of the naturals.

Fret numbers are indicated along the top. Each fret space has its corresponding note head location on the staff. The note heads are written as whole notes, yet you will see these notes written as many different types of durations.

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