Where is F on the guitar fretboard?

All 12 positions of F on a standard-tuned guitar with 22 frets.

All positions of F

• 1st (high E) string · fret 1
• 1st (high E) string · fret 13
• 2nd (B) string · fret 6
• 2nd (B) string · fret 18
• 3rd (G) string · fret 10
• 3rd (G) string · fret 22
• 4th (D) string · fret 3
• 4th (D) string · fret 15
• 5th (A) string · fret 8
• 5th (A) string · fret 20
• 6th (low E) string · fret 1
• 6th (low E) string · fret 13

About this note

F is the first half-step above E with no open-string equivalent. Famous as the "first hard barre chord" — F major.

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 F until it becomes automatic. Most learners get all six strings comfortable within a week of 5-minute daily sessions.