Guitar string basics

Guitar strings go from the pegs on the headstock and over the nut. They then go down the neck and over the body and then over the sound hole or pickups. The strings are then anchored to a “bridge”. A normal guitar has six strings. These strings are all different sizes and represent different notes. The bottom string is usually the skinniest and has the highest sound. It is an E note. The bottom string is also known as the first string. The second string is a little thicker than the first string and is the B note. The third string is B, the fourth string is D, the fifth string is A, and the final, sixth string is an E, just like the first string. This sixth string is the thickest string of the set. It has the lowest sound and is the one that is closest to you. If the guitar is tuned correctly, the first string and the sixth string should give you the same note but in different pitches. If you want to memorize the string position and values you can use a mnemonic devise such as Eat All Day Get Big Easy.
Frets are strips of metal that cut the guitar in sections from top to bottom. The combination of strings and frets form a grid. This grid covers the guitar neck. If you put your finger in between two frets, this allows you to play a note. The higher you place your finger on the fret; the notes will have a higher sound.