Where is G♯ on the guitar fretboard?

All 11 positions of G♯ (also known as A♭) on a standard-tuned guitar with 22 frets.

All positions of G♯

• 1st (high E) string · fret 4
• 1st (high E) string · fret 16
• 2nd (B) string · fret 9
• 2nd (B) string · fret 21
• 3rd (G) string · fret 1
• 3rd (G) string · fret 13
• 4th (D) string · fret 6
• 4th (D) string · fret 18
• 5th (A) string · fret 11
• 6th (low E) string · fret 4
• 6th (low E) string · fret 16

About this note

G♯ (enharmonic with A♭) is between G and A. A♭ major appears often in classical and jazz contexts.

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