- Can you play a chord on any fret?
- Are higher frets easier to play?
- Should action be higher at higher frets?
Can you play a chord on any fret?
Because of the relative tuning of the strings on a guitar, it is very easy to play a variety of chords that can be moved up and down the neck. ... Once the shape of the chord is memorised, it can be played anywhere on the fretboard.
Are higher frets easier to play?
Fret gauge might have a bigger impact on playing feel than on tone for many guitarists. Wider frets are often attributed a smoother, more buttery playing feel, which also makes it easier to bend strings.
Should action be higher at higher frets?
Action should get higher as you reach fret 12 then slowly lower until the end of the fretboard. Typical action is roughly 1/8th of an inch above fret 12.