Do you memorize the fretboard?

[klp2332]

Hey,

I was wondering and cuase it might be interesting but do you guys actually memorize the notes on the fretboard and has it proven effective when improvising or whenever.

[richard1973]

thats what i keep meaning to do too.

[OLIE_ROCKS_THE_80'S]

It is a must to know all the notes on the fretboard by heart!!!

[HeavyMetal4Ever]

You really should do this as soon as possible.

Knowing all the notes on the fretboard makes learning and applying other knowledge much easier.

Rock on!

[CityofBlindingLights]

I use a combination of knowledge and also relative notes (for example if I play a note, sometimes I'll play the fifth an octave down subconsciously by playing two frets down on the string above it). But yeah, I memorized it. It comes with LOTS of practice.

[newbieguitarmaker]

It is all just a repeating pattern so it is really easy to remember

[Sam101]

I am getting a hold of it....I just grabbed a key and played every mode all the way up the neck.....

[waylay00]

It just comes with practice. When you're playing a lick for instance, don't just memorize the lick, but know what notes you are actually playing. That's how I learn.

[Andelusion]

Yes it's absolutely invaluable.

Next time you're noodling, look at your fingers and say the notes in your head, when you're away from your guitar, close your eyes and see an imaginary neck, then work out notes on it.

I used to sit on the bus travelling back from high school doing this, or any time I was bored/waiting for something, now when I play guitar and I look down at my fingers I can't imagine not instinctively knowing what the notes are, it's strange But very doable.

[elcid]

Yes..

[yoyo1299]

i learn them while i'm doing thoery and scales. it's a must to know them to REALLY understand the guitar.

[Dee]

No. I don't really memorize the fretboard in this way. I know all the note names but I don't think about them while playing. I just play and my hands fall into place as if by magic.

[Ki swordsman]

Originally Posted by Dee

I just play and my hands fall into place as if by magic.

use of magic really is the best approach to guitar.. beginner's take note!

[FloridaNative]

Originally Posted by Dee

No. I don't really memorize the fretboard in this way. I know all the note names but I don't think about them while playing. I just play and my hands fall into place as if by magic.

Hmmm. Just how magical would you say your hands are on a scale from 1-10? Just curious. hehehe

[7Plagues]

I think it is beneficial to learn the neck. I made a little cheatsheet as well that I have nearby incase I need it.