[Loraine]

@rondansyahoo-com there are many ways to play different notes. With the blues baseline, it is because the distance between playing it on the 5th fret of the E versus an open A is because the other notes that follow that first note are more accessible by playing it on the 5th fret. Playing guitar is all about continuity and ease of flow and transitioning between chords and notes being played by using the least amount of movement of your hands and fingers between the chords that you’re playing.

I think you’ll find that locating and fretting on the 5th fret of the E will become much easier as you practice and move through your guitar journey.