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I wanted to find the lowest position to play each key. It was an interesting process to find where each key landed. I was also surprised that each key, whether # or flat, uses the same form—although beginning at a different fret. All of the sharp keys can be played starting at the 2nd fret; all of the flat keys can be played starting at the first fret. Key C 1st fret; 4th form Key G 2nd fret; 7th form Key D 2nd fret; 3rd form Key A 2nd fret; 6th form Key E 2nd fret; 2nd form Key B 2nd fret; 5th form Key F 1st fret; 1st form Key Bb 1st fret; 5th form Key Eb 1st fret; 2nd form Key Ab 1st fret; 6th form Key Db 1st fret; 3rd form Key Gb 1st fret; 7th form I can play the forms up and down the neck. I now need to be able to recall each form by itself. This will allow me to easily play all 12 keys starting at either the 1st or 2nd fret. I think I would then be able to say and play each key over the length of the fretboard. This process has been quite a journey—a good one.

Thanks Randy. It’s been interesting leaning into this lesson. The nuances to learning is really quite interesting. Somehow as time progresses all the pieces of the puzzle emerge. Right now I am going in order of sharps (C, G, D, A, E, B)—the way Steve taught—and determining the lowest fret and in what form to play. I will then do the same for the flat keys.

Thanks Gary. Appreciate your input 😀

Learn & Master Guitar is available on UDEMY (but without the practice songs).

Thanks Gary. Where would you begin the keys C, A, G, E and D on the fretboard? I’m trying to draw the connection between using the 7 forms and where to begin them on the fretboard and which form to begin with. Hope my question makes sense 😀

Steve says to play the 3 Note-On-A-String scales in every key. He begins by teaching the forms in the Key of F (first position). Would the next key be F#/Gb (second position)? In the workout portion of the video he starts the Key of C in the first position using the 4th form. I guess I am looking for an organized way to say and play every key. Thanks for any input. I have learned all 7 forms and can play them up and down the neck.

Enjoyed that and needed the reminder 😀

I guess it’s an electric guitar.

Interesting.

Diane you have some great pdf’s on your link!

Thanks for the listens Diane and Doug. I hope you both are enjoying your guitar journey 😀

Here’s my rendition of Session 10 Intro. Next up will be Canon in D. https://on.soundcloud.com/dKZ1VXvbXdQ3zpau9

Congrats. Love the color😀

Looks great. Curious how you monitor temp and humidity?

I would say yes. Learning the notes and where they appear and what it looks like would be necessary going forward. Congrats on getting to this point. Your hard work is paying off.