Fret Position Calculator Stewmac

Introduction

The StewMac tuning system is a modified version of the standard guitar tuning that offers different harmonic and melodic possibilities. This calculator helps musicians find the correct fret positions for notes in the StewMac tuning system.

The StewMac tuning is typically tuned to the following notes: D-G-C-F-A-D. This tuning provides a unique sound and is often used in genres like folk, blues, and experimental music.

How to Use the Calculator

Using the fret position calculator is simple. Follow these steps:

1. Select the string you want to play from the dropdown menu.
2. Enter the note you want to play in the input field.
3. Click the "Calculate" button to find the fret position.
4. Review the result and use the information to play the desired note.

The calculator will display the fret position and provide additional information about the note's position on the fretboard.

Formula Explained

The fret position calculator uses a simple formula to determine the correct fret position for a given note in the StewMac tuning system.

The formula calculates the distance between the open string note and the desired note, then divides by the number of frets to find the fret position.

Worked Example

Let's walk through an example to see how the calculator works.

Suppose you want to play the note G on the 2nd string in the StewMac tuning system. The 2nd string is tuned to G, so the open string note is G. The desired note is also G.

In this case, the result is straightforward, but the calculator can handle more complex scenarios where the desired note is not the open string note.