These are the notes on the B String of the guitar, first position.
![](/files/tutorials/instrument/guitar/reading/pos1/pos1_b.jpg)
![](/files/tutorials/instrument/guitar/reading/pos1/pos1_b.jpg)
Because of the way the guitar is tuned, the note B can actually be played in two places.
![](/files/tutorials/instrument/guitar/layout/2bs.jpg)
In some exercises, you will see two frets lit up at once, like this:
![](/files/tutorials/instrument/guitar/layout/2bs.jpg)
Generally, in first position play the one on the open B string (upper left).
Please press the Exercise button below.