What note corresponds to the 4th fret on the 1st (high E) string?

To determine the note that corresponds to the 4th fret on the 1st (high E) string, it's important to understand the standard tuning of the guitar. The high E string is tuned to E in standard tuning.

When you press down on the 4th fret, you are effectively raising the pitch of the open string by four half steps (or semitones). The breakdown of the half steps from the open string (E) goes as follows:

1. F (1st fret)

2. F# (2nd fret)

3. G (3rd fret)

4. G# (4th fret)

Therefore, the note at the 4th fret of the high E string is G#. This reasoning aligns with the pattern of notes on the fretboard and the half step increments that occur as you move up each fret. Understanding this incremental approach is vital for navigating the fretboard correctly.