📍 Stage 4 of 5

Note Hunter

Use kink positions and fret markers to find any note instantly

The Kink Method

Now that you know where the kinks live, use them as anchors. Instead of counting from open every time, count from the nearest kink — usually only 2-3 frets away.

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Find the Nearest Kink

Is your target closer to E→F or B→C?

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Count From That Kink

Start from F or C (the note right after the kink), count up or down to your target.

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You're There!

The kink gave you a head start — less counting, faster note-finding.

Example: Find "G" on the 5th String (A)

Know your kinks: B→C at frets 2→3, E→F at frets 7→8
Which is closer to G? E→F kink (fret 8) — F is only 2 frets from G
Answer: Fret 10 (F at 8 → F# at 9 → G at 10)

Fret Marker Shortcuts

Those dots on your fretboard aren't just decoration — they're landmarks. Learn the notes at fret 5, 7, and 12, and you'll have instant reference points across every string.

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The Dots on Your Fretboard
Frets 3, 5, 7, 9 have single dots • Fret 12 has double dots (octave)
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Fret 5
A D G C E A
All natural notes — easiest to memorize!
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Fret 7
B E A D F♯ B
One sharp on the B string
12
Fret 12
E A D G B E
Octave — same notes as open strings!
💡 Memory Tips
1 Fret 5 = All Naturals
Every string has a natural note — no sharps or flats to worry about.
2 Fret 12 = Same as Open
The notes repeat! E string open = E at fret 12. Learn one, know both.
3 Fret 7 = B String Exception
Five strings are natural, but the B string gives you F♯. Just one sharp to remember!
4 5 → 7 → 12
That's the order on your fretboard (dots). Learn them in that order for maximum efficiency.

🎯 Why Fret Markers Matter

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Instant Anchors

When a song is in A, you instantly know where A is on every string — fret 5 or fret 12.

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Chord Finding

Need to find an E chord shape? The B string at fret 7 is F♯ — that's part of the E major shape.

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Kink Connection

Fret 7 on E strings = B — exactly where the B→C kink starts. Markers and kinks overlap!

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Reduced Counting

From fret 5 to find G? Just 2 frets up. From fret 7 to find C? Just 1 fret up. Less math, more playing.

Try It: Find Any Note

Practice the method before the quiz. Pick a string and target note, and see how the kink positions help you find it.

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Using Both Together

You now have two navigation systems: kink positions and fret markers. In real playing, you'll naturally use whichever is closer to your target. Practice enough, and you'll stop counting entirely — you'll just *know* where the notes are.

Quick Examples on the 6th String (E)

Find: C Fret 8
Best Anchor: B→C Kink (fret 7-8)
B (fret 7) → C (fret 8)
The kink IS the answer — C is the note right after the B→C squeeze.
Find: D Fret 10
Best Anchor: From C (fret 8)
C (fret 8) → C# → D (fret 10)
Count 2 frets from C — faster than counting 10 from open.

Practice Mindset

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Start Slow, Build Speed

At first, consciously choose your anchor. With practice, your brain will auto-select the fastest path — eventually you'll just *know* where notes are.

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Connect to Chords

Once you know where notes are, finding chord tones becomes instant. E minor? That's E, G, B — now you know where all three live.

Ready to Hunt Some Notes?

The practice section below tests your ability to find notes using kinks and markers. Start with "Find the Note" — given a string and note name, locate the fret.

Kink navigation Fret marker recall Counting intervals
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Practice: Note Hunter

Test your ability to find and identify notes using kinks and markers. Complete all challenges to unlock Stage 5.

Find the Note

Question 1 of 10
On the 6th string (E), where is the note G?
💡 Nearest kink: E→F at Open→1. G is 3 frets from E (open).