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Master the Fret 5-, 7+ and 12 Family Anchors
Navigate using the Proximity Rule
Leverage Inter-String Relationships
Learn with Note Naming Exercises
Test your current Anchor Note naming skills in the Flashcard App:
(String, Fret) — tap to reveal
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How this works
Tap the card, or press Reveal, to see the note
Tap again, or press Next, for another random card
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Hold (or Shift+click) an unrevealed card for a hint, when one's available
v1.0 — 2026-08-29
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