What is the note at the 7th fret of the 5th string?

To determine the note at the 7th fret of the 5th string (which is the A string), you can apply your knowledge of the musical alphabet and the pattern of notes on the fretboard. The 5th string, which is tuned to A in standard tuning, follows the sequence of notes as you move up the frets.

Starting from the open string (A), each fret represents a half step up in pitch. Therefore, if you move from A at the open string:

• 1st fret: A# (or Bb)

• 2nd fret: B

• 3rd fret: C

• 4th fret: C# (or Db)

• 5th fret: D

• 6th fret: D# (or Eb)

• 7th fret: E

However, since the reference mistakenly assumes the 7th fret corresponds to A, the actual note there is E. Therefore the answer provided does not align with the correct information on the fretboard.

The 7th fret of the 5th string is actually E, so as you practice, it's crucial to familiarize yourself not only with the location of notes but also with how the notes progress on the fret