Want to read music for guitar? Here are the steps.

1. Free Reference Chart

Every note on the fretboard, up to 24 frets — free, no sign-up. The 24-fret note chart maps every note on every string in standard notation — not just tab. Use it every time you sit down to practice reading music until the notes become second nature.

Print it. Keep it on your stand.

2. The Book

Read Music for Guitar: Guitar Sheet Music Made Easy is the clearest way to learn to read sheet music on guitar – starts on string one, works up, no piano background needed.

Also on Kindle Unlimited.

3. The Course: Read Music for Guitar on Udemy

74 video lessons. 4.8 stars. Self-paced. Complements the book.

4. YouTube

New exercises, drills, and backing tracks.

5. Stay Connected – Keep Learning to Read Music for Guitar

Watch new exercises and free PDFs when they arrive — no spam. [AVAILABLE SOON!]

Reading music for guitar is one of the best skills you’ll ever develop. Let’s do it. — John