Notes on the Guitar Fretboard
All the notes on each of the six strings are shown on the following fretboard diagram. All the notes on the 6th string have been notated on a music staff and TAB below the fretboard diagram. Practice playing the notes on each string from the open notes all the way up to the 12th fret. The note on the 12th fret is one octave higher than the open note. For example, the open 6th string is an E note and the note on the 12th fret of the 6th string is also an E note, but is one octave higher. If you listen you will be able to hear how the two notes have a similar sound.
Hall of the Mountain King contains many chromatic notes. Remember that the sharp sign (or flat sign) affects all notes of that name within the bar in which it appears. For example, in bars 3 and 19 the first note of the bar is Bb. The flat sign written next to this note also affects the third note in the bar. Similarly, in bars 10, 12, 14 and 25 there is a sharp written before the first note of the bar. This sharp affects all other notes of the same name within these bars. If you are unfamiliar with any of the chords used to accompany this song, consult a chord chart.
Know Your Guitars…
Gibson 335
Many Blues and Jazz players favor hollow body electric guitars for their full, rich tone. One of the most famous hollow body electrics is the Gibson 335. It has been used by players like Freddy King, Magic Sam and Larry Carlton. B.B. King had a model called the 345 specially designed for him. His guitar is named Lucille.
