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If your new at reading tablature (tab), here's a quick basic explanation.
The 6 lines shown on each staff represent strings. The smallest string
(high e, or small e, is represented by the line on top. The Largest string
(low E, or large E )is represented by the line on bottom. The numbers
on the lines, represent which frets to play.
e :------------------------------------------------------0----------------3---------------------------------------
B :-----------------------------------------------------1-----------------0---------------------------------------
G :--------------------------2--4--5------------------0-----------------0--------------------------------------
D :--------------2--3--5------------------------------2-----------------0--------------------------------------
A :------3--5------------------------------------------3-----------------2--------------------------------------
E :-------------------------------------------------------------------------3--------------------------------------
..............C major
scale .............. ..........C
major .........G
major
.............. ..............
.............. ..............
......Chord
............Chordure
Symbols
I have created my own method of tab symbols, for the reason th
Tablature
Symbols
I have created my own method of tab symbols, for the reason that after
being a private instructor for nearly 3 decades, most students admit that
standard tab symbols are sometimes confusing, and hard to understand.
So, I've done my best to help make learning easier for you.
Symbols
s = slide Strike the note and slide it to
the next fret shown
f
= full bend Strike the note and bend the string so it sounds like the
note 2 frets higher. For example, if you're bending the 7th fret, it should
sound like the 9th fret.
b
= bend one half step Same as above, only the note you bend should sound
only 1 fret higher.
h
= hammer-on Strike the note shown, then use a seperate finger to sound
the next note, by hammering on,without picking the second note. For this
technique, 2 fingers are used.
p
= pull-off Just the opposite of hammer on. Strike the note shown, then
without re picking, pull your finger off the string, to sound the note
that's held down by your other finger.
v
= vibrato After playing the note, vibrate the string by moving your finger
up and down.
m
= mute Use the palm of your pick hand to slightly muffle the sound of
the string, or strings you are playing.
n
= natural harmonic For this technique, you dont actually fret the note
by pushing down with your finger. Instead, you rather lightly touch the
string, as you play thenote, then quickly pull your finger away from the
string to produce a chime like effect sound.
w
= whammy bar This means after you play the note, to bend the strings with
your whammy bar.
Learning
Tablature and all the basics techniques are taught in my video lesson
, Volume 1, with close up hand shots, and easy to see specially filmed
camera angles, thanks to Producer Duane Weed, of D.W Video Productions.You
can read all about the products that I offer, by reading the lessons descriptions
at my website www.guitartabbooks.com
If
this is your first time learning tablature, go slow, and be patient. Please
proceed to the lesson of your choice.
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