How to read TABs in guitar
What is TAB
TAB has a six lines with a numbers in the lines and some symbols in it.
- Lines
The six strings
How to read it, the lines are more like a guitar inverted like this:
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- Numbers
It is where you put your fingers. It indicates the fret.
- Symbols
Now some tabs has this:
- If numbers are alligned, it means that you have to play them together.
- The curve lines means hammer on or hammer off.
- The line (between 8 and 7) means slide.
- X means you need to tap it
That is basically all of it. So go and practice.
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