What is the note on the 1st String at the 2nd Fret?

• A. Fmaj
• B. Amaj
• C. Gmaj
• D. Cmaj

Answer: (A)

The note on the 1st string (the high E string) at the 2nd fret is indeed F#. The 1st string open is E, and when you press down on the 2nd fret, you raise the pitch by a whole step, resulting in the note F#.

When it comes to the choices related to major chords, F major corresponds to the note F. In this context, F major is associated with the note on the 1st string at the 2nd fret, as it is directly related.

The other choices, representing different major chords, do not directly correlate with the note located at that position on the fretboard. A major chords correspond to the note A, G major to G, and C major to C, none of which can be found on the 1st string at the 2nd fret. Understanding the relationship between the notes and their respective frets aids in quickly identifying pitches on the fretboard.