E F G : Practice these notes again & again using the following tunes and need to review of rhythmic values or time signatures To play the E note , pick the open 1 st string. Play the F note with the first finger of your left hand just behind the first fret of the 1 st string. Play the G note with the third finger of your left hand just behind the third fret of the 1 st string. As a general rule: play notes on the first fret with your first finger. Play notes on the second fret with your second finger. Play notes on the third fret with your third finger.