Originally published March 27, 2023
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This was the 8th Fret Science video, uploaded to YouTube on March 27, 2023. As of December 2025, it has received 178k views, making it my #6 video.
Original video description: The three-notes-per-string system is an essential tool for moving freely around the fretboard. This video explains it clearly and reveals how to learn it with 85% less memorization than the usual method. Navigate both vertically and horizontally with confidence, and always know where you are in the scale you're playing.
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