What it is
Same drill as E and A, for the top two strings:
- D string: D (0), E (2), F (3), G (5), A (7), B (9), C (10), D (12).
- G string: G (0), A (2), B (4), C (5), D (7), E (9), F (10), G (12).
Notice the octave: any note on the E string reappears on the D string two frets higher, and the same relationship holds between A and G. That shortcut is worth a lot.
Why it matters
Fills, melodic lines, and chord-tone playing all live up here. Knowing the D/G strings also unlocks the octave shape — the same shape you will use later for root-octave patterns.
How to practice
- Same two drills as the previous lesson, now on D and G.
- Octave connection drill: play a note on the E string, then find the same note on the D string (same fret + 2). Walk this through the natural notes.
- Once you can name any fret on any string inside 3 seconds, this lesson is done.