Things to commit to memory In most music we listen to, there are 12 notes. There are 7 whole notes and 5 sharps/flats. A B C D E F G The distance of a Half Step is 1 fret The distance of a Whole Step is 2 frets Between -E F- and -B C- there is a half step. Between all other whole notes, there is a whole step. An octave means the same note but different tone (higher or lower). Ascending - going higher in tone Descending - down lower in tone The names of the guitar strings are E A D G B E Parts of the Guitar headstock, tuning pegs (machine heads), nut neck, fretboard, frets, markers/inlays, truss rod, neck-thru/bolt on/set body, strap locks, pick guard, cavity, binding, bridge, tailpiece pickups (neck/rhythm) (middle) (treble/bridge), toggle, volume/tone controls single coil, double coil, input jack, tremolo Music Lessons by Kevin Brandow www.KBCBmusic.com