Which fret gives you a B note on the 5th string?

To determine which fret on the 5th string gives you a B note, it's essential to understand the notes on the guitar's fretboard. The 5th string, also known as the A string, is tuned to A in standard tuning.

Starting from the open A note on the 5th string (which is the 0th fret), you can ascend the fretboard by half steps. The notes in sequence are as follows:

• 0th fret: A

• 1st fret: A# (or Bb)

• 2nd fret: B

So, the 2nd fret of the 5th string is where you find a B note. The 4th fret gives you C# (which follows B), the 7th fret corresponds to E, and the 9th fret would give you a F# note. Each fret represents a half-step increase in pitch. Therefore, for the question asked, identifying the position of the B note on the 5th string, the correct fret is the 2nd fret. Understanding this sequence helps you navigate the fretboard and locate notes more effectively.