More Tablature Examples

Example 5   Next, alternate between the open high E string and the 2nd fret. Click on the 'Video' button for a demonstration.

Here is the guitar part in the video written in tablature:

Example 6 -   Use your index finger to cover both the 1st and 2nd string. This means placing the end of your finger flat against the neck, instead of playing on your fingertips. Click on the Video button for a demonstration.

Tablature does not usually tell you what finger to put on what note. After a while, you will learn to 'see' number combinations as shapes. This helps you to visualize the hand position you need to play the part.

This should give you a general idea of how tablature works. We will see examples of tab starting in Chapter 3. All of the single line movements in the lessons will include tablature.

Tab can be used to show string bends, slides and other techniques. We wont cover those, because we wont be using them in the lessons.

You can find a more complete explanation of tab symbols at the website.