Understanding Guitar Tabs Guide

[Ayeshaa]

what the crap is this how come u can play guitar but can play tabs^

lol, exactly

 

[yawar]

wow that was cool pal

 

[LiL^..diva*]

not much of use......

 

[asher19]

thanx man

hey thanx man for that ....thanx

This is for all those who cannot understand guitar tabs at all. Its really very simple, at least much simpler than staff notations. But tabs usually don't give u a good idea about timing. In any case it is the most convenient way of sharing on the net.

1. First of all, there are 6 lines, each representing a string on your guitar.

E--------------------------------------- (1st string)
B--------------------------------------- (2nd string)
G--------------------------------------- (3rd)
D--------------------------------------- (4th)
A--------------------------------------- (5th string)
E--------------------------------------- (6th/last string)

2. The numbers represent the frest on your fretboard.

E-------------------0------------------------------1--
B----------------0----0-------------------------1----
G-------------0----------0--------------------1------
D----------0----------------0--------------1---------
A-------0----------------------0--------1------------
E---0----------------------------0---1---------------

This tab tells you to pluck open strings from the last to the first and then return to the last after which you play the first fret on each string in the order 6 st string - 5th - 4th - 3rd - 2nd - 1st.

E----------------0--1--------------------- (1st string)
B-------------1--------3------------------ (2nd string)
G----------2--------------2--------------- (3rd)
D-------2--------------------0------------ (4th)
A----0----------------------------------- (5th string)
E-0-------------------------------------- (6th/last string)

This tab tells you to play 6th and 5th string open and then the second fret on 4th and 3rd strings and open 1st string. Then you return playing the 1st fret on 1st string and so on as shown.



I think thats enough for tonight. I'll continue tommorow with different symbols and other stuff.

 

[candu]

could u pls temme abt da timing

 

[bharat_gwalani]

thax at lot man..................

hi..............i m wanna learn playin guitar n really feel ur tip will help me thanx n keep it up................
plz send me sum more if u hav at bharat_gwalani@rediffmail.com

 

[bharat_gwalani]

thax at lot man..................

hi..............i m wanna learn playin guitar n really feel ur tip will help me thanx n keep it up................
plz send me sum more if u hav at bharat_gwalani@rediffmail.com

 

[ibm.anirban]

THanks. It's really helpful to me as I am a beginner.

 

[Talat]

Thanx Minstrel.

 

[Talat]

Guitar tabs

Thanx Minstrel.

 

[ishii]

some numbers have --- 3 dashes gap and some 2 and some only has a single dash gap ...

plz tell me what is that functions ?

 

[jonpugsley]

Hi everyone, I understand this guide up until the point of what notes/chords to play
Any help is appreciated
thanks

 

[jadoo 007]

im not able to understnd the last 2 lines can
u xplain it to me soon. it would help me a lot

 

[emad_asad91]

Could u plzz tell me what is sliding,hammering etc..

 

[vmohit_82]

hi

Nice man....keep it up.

 

[nitinsai]

nice one

this is really gr8...........

 

[nickelback.nav]

M new in IGT n also in world of guitar.. I have practicing for some days now..I can act play simple tabs but chords m not able to switch between one to another..M very clumsy at that..Hmmm like from switching from Em to C to G is diff for me..Hmmm any suggestions.. I would love to play guitar like all u ppl here..Waiting for the day..Please suggest ..Thanks.