Tablature
is a notation for stringed instruments. Tabs will show
6 lines representing the 6 strings. The first string ( The High
E string )
is on the top line, and the 6th string ( Low E string ) is on
the bottom line. The numbers on the lines represent the fret at
which you are to play.
Take a look at Figure 1
E----------------------------------------------------------
B----------------------------------------------------------
G----------------------------------------------------------
D----------2----------------------------------------------
A------2--------------------------------------------------
E---0-----------------------------------------------------
IWhen
you play Figure 1, you play an open E on the 6th string,
Next B on the 5th string by playing the 2nd fret, then play an
E on the 4th string by playing the 2nd fret. If you notice, tablature
does not tell you how long to hold each note. Standard notation
is given along with tablature in all guitar sheet music. Chords
in tablature look like the E Major chord in Figure 2. To play
the tablature in Figure 2, you must place your fingers in the
appropriate positions and strum all six strings.
Figure 2
E----0-----------------------------------------------------
B----0-----------------------------------------------------
G----1-----------------------------------------------------
D----2-----------------------------------------------------
A----2-----------------------------------------------------
E----0-----------------------------------------------------
Reading
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