👉 Fingering math, also known as the "fingerboard method," is a technique used in string instruments like the guitar to quickly determine the correct finger positions on the fretboard. It involves mapping the positions of frets and notes to the fingers on the left hand, creating a visual and intuitive system. Each finger is assigned a specific number based on its position relative to the fretboard: the index finger (1) spans from the first fret to the third, the middle finger (2) from the second fret to the fourth, and so on, up to the ring finger (5) covering the sixth fret. This method simplifies learning and memorizing chord shapes and scales by associating finger placement with numerical values, making it easier to practice and play complex pieces.
