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

At the 7th fret of the 5th string, which is tuned to A, the note is indeed B. This is because on a guitar, moving up the fretboard raises the pitch of the string by a half-step for each fret.

Starting with the open 5th string, which is A, we can count the frets to determine the note at the 7th fret:

• 1st fret: A# (or Bb)

• 2nd fret: B

• 3rd fret: C

• 4th fret: C#

• 5th fret: D

• 6th fret: D#

• 7th fret: E

Thus, the note played at the 7th fret of the 5th string is B. This understanding of fret positioning and how each fret corresponds to a specific note on the guitar is crucial for navigating the fretboard efficiently.