Where is A on the guitar fretboard?
All 12 positions of A on a standard-tuned guitar with 22 frets.
Practice finding A →All positions of A
- 1st (high E) string · fret 5
- 1st (high E) string · fret 17
- 2nd (B) string · fret 10
- 2nd (B) string · fret 22
- 3rd (G) string · fret 2
- 3rd (G) string · fret 14
- 4th (D) string · fret 7
- 4th (D) string · fret 19
- 5th (A) string · open string (fret 0)
- 5th (A) string · fret 12
- 6th (low E) string · fret 5
- 6th (low E) string · fret 17
About this note
A is the open 5th string and the reference tuning pitch (A = 440 Hz). A major / A minor are fundamental beginner keys.
Tips for memorizing
Start with the lowest fret on each string. Notice the octave shapes — the same note repeats every 12 frets along a single string. Across strings, octaves form predictable visual shapes (e.g., 2 strings down + 2 frets up).
Try the interactive trainer to drill A until it becomes automatic. Most learners get all six strings comfortable within a week of 5-minute daily sessions.