Where is F♯ on the guitar fretboard?
All 11 positions of F♯ (also known as G♭) on a standard-tuned guitar with 22 frets.
Practice finding F♯ →All positions of F♯
- 1st (high E) string · fret 2
- 1st (high E) string · fret 14
- 2nd (B) string · fret 7
- 2nd (B) string · fret 19
- 3rd (G) string · fret 11
- 4th (D) string · fret 4
- 4th (D) string · fret 16
- 5th (A) string · fret 9
- 5th (A) string · fret 21
- 6th (low E) string · fret 2
- 6th (low E) string · fret 14
About this note
F♯ (enharmonic with G♭) is the root of F♯ major / G♭ major. It is also the leading tone of G major — important for understanding diatonic harmony.
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.