What note is at the 5th fret of the 6th string?

The note at the 5th fret of the 6th string (which is the low E string on the guitar) is A. To determine this, one needs to consider the musical notes and how they progress on the fretboard.

The open 6th string is E, which is the starting note. As you move up the fretboard, each fret represents a half-step increase in pitch. Therefore, if we count the frets:

• 1st fret: F

• 2nd fret: F#

• 3rd fret: G

• 4th fret: G#

• 5th fret: A

Thus, reaching the 5th fret brings us to the note A. This is fundamental knowledge for navigating the fretboard, as understanding the relationship between open strings, fretted notes, and musical pitches helps players to better locate notes and enhance their ability to improvise and compose.

The other options provided do not correspond to the 5th fret of the 6th string based on this progression, making it important for learners to recognize the pattern in order to accurately identify notes across the fretboard.