Fret And Finger Numbers

 

Tribo TR-05 NELSON

by Raymund Tamayo

Fret Numbers

The guitar fretboard is composed of frets. Frets are the metal parts that divide the fretboard. The term “fret” can also be used to refer the box created in between frets.

For example the box created in between the first fret after the nut is called “Fret No. 1” or “First Fret”.

The box created in between the second fret and the first fret is called “Fret No. 2” or “Second Fret”. The box created in between the third fret and the second fret is called “Fret No. 3” or “Third Fret”, and so on and so forth.

Standard Fret Numbers

Finger Numbers

Finger numbers are also standardized so that you may be able to read chord diagrams easily. Numbering your fingers will also allow you to easily find the correct fret to place your fingers when studying chords.

In the chord diagram, the thumb is referred to as “T”, the index finger is “1”, the middle finger is “2”, the ring finger is “3”, and the pinky is “4”.

Standard Finger Numbering