Originally Posted by: KelenpeGuitarists memorize the complete fretboard[/quote]

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Originally Posted by: Kelenpe

I understand how the frets name are constructed but really do you guys know the fretboard in memory?

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Yes.

[quote=Kelenpe]How long time did it take you to memorize the fretboard?

Not very long once I realized it's just one musical alphabet pattern that keeps repeating over & again.

[quote=Kelenpe]Do you need to memorize the fretboard to play well?

Not necessarily. But it can help. Physical technique is one thing & conceptual knowledge is another.

One thing I've noticed about players that can play well without knowing the notes is that they see the patterns that the notes make on the fretboard. They just don't know those patterns have formal names yet. And once someone points out that those patterns have musical note names then it's a breeze for them to put those 2 things together.

I cover how to do it in this lesson.

https://www.guitartricks.com/lesson.php?input=11526&s_id=495

Hope that helps!