What note is played on the 6th fret of the 3rd string?

• A. C
• B. C#
• C. B
• D. D

Answer: (B)

To determine the note played on the 6th fret of the 3rd string, we start by identifying the open note of that string. The 3rd string on the guitar is tuned to G. When you press down on the 6th fret, you are effectively raising the pitch of that open string by six half steps or semitones.

Counting the half steps from G:

1. G to G# (1st fret)

2. G# to A (2nd fret)

3. A to A# (3rd fret)

4. A# to B (4th fret)

5. B to C (5th fret)

6. C to C# (6th fret)

Thus, pressing the 6th fret of the 3rd string results in the note C#. This understanding of how frets correspond to half steps on the fretboard is essential for navigating and identifying notes efficiently on the guitar.