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How to Learn Notes on the Electric Guitar

Skill Level

Beginner Electric Guitar

How to Learn Notes on the Electric Guitar

Technique: Electric Guitar Basics

In this electric guitar beginner lesson, you’ll learn everything from how to find the notes to half steps, whole steps, sharps, flats and more. Marc Seal breaks it all down and suggests ways to practice including 20 notes a day for success.

Marc Seal is an Elixir® Strings endorsing artist, Taylor Guitars product specialist and host of The Ultimate Guitar Show.

Elixir Strings always sound stellar and really last! Because of the coating, they always feel like a new set of strings to me. Honestly, I love them!

– Marc Seal

ELIXIR STRINGS PLAYED

Light

(10, 13, 17, 26, 36, 46)

Sold out

Light

(10, 13, 17, 26, 36, 46)

Sold out

THE ELIXIR STRINGS ADVANTAGE

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LONGEST LASTING TONE

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CORROSION RESISTANCE

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UNMATCHED COMFORT

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GREAT TUNING STABILITY

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RELIABLE PERFORMANCE

THE ELIXIR STRINGS ADVANTAGE

Waveform graphic with a clock icon indicating time measurement.

LONGEST LASTING TONE

Water-resistant symbol with droplets and surface reflection.

CORROSION RESISTANCE

Hand holding a knife above a leaf, depicted in a minimalistic style.

UNMATCHED COMFORT

Sun and rain cloud icon with raindrops.

RELIABLE PERFORMANCE

Tuning fork with sound waves emanating from it, on a black background.

GREAT TUNING STABILITY