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What are the 6 strings of the guitar tuned from low to high?

E - A - D - G - B - E

What is the 1st Rule of the guitar?

4 FINGERS = 4 FRETS
BE ABLE TO TOUCH ALL 4 FRETS AT ONCE

How many notes are between each open string on the guitar?

Mostly 4 notes, except G and B which only have 3.
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Why are the 6th and 5th strings tuned 3 notes apart?

It was discovered that it made more chord fingerings possible.

How many frets does it actually require to control all 12 notes?

5 FRETS
TO CONTROL ALL 12 NOTES

How many notes are there from open low E to open high E string?

2 octaves

What should you use when shifting fingers on the guitar?

LOGICAL FINGERS

What is the total range from open low E to the highest fret on your high E string?

About 4 octaves

What is the advice given for tuning your guitar?

Buy yourself an electronic chromatic tuner.

What should you try to do when using logical fingers?

Try to "STAY IN THE BOX". Don't shift AWAY from your HAND.

What is the pattern called when playing all 12 notes in sequence on the guitar?

Chromatic scale

What is the main physical skill you must develop to be a guitarist?

Be able to control those 4 frets with your 4 consecutive fingers and coordinate this with alternate picking with your pick hand.

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