Unlock the fretboard with three notes per string: Learn the 3nps system with 85% less memorization

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.