![]() ![]() Then, you would pluck the 3rd fret of the bottom string, and then, the 3rd fret of the second to bottom string. In this example, you pluck the 5th fret of the bottom string and bend it to the 6th fret and hold the bend. An “r” symbol will be used to indicate a bend that returns back to the original plucked note. Bendsīends are represented by the “b” symbol. Then, you would pluck the 3rd fret of the second to bottom string and slide down to the 2nd fret. In this example, you would pluck the 2nd fret of the bottom string and slide up to the 5th fret. SlidesĪscending slides are represented by the “/” symbol, while descending slides are represented by the “\” symbol. In this example, you would pluck the open E string, then hammer-on to the 3rd fret, and then pull-off back to the open E string. Hammer-ons and pull-offs can also be designated by using the “^” symbol. Alternative Symbol for Hammer-ons and Pull-offs In this example, you would pluck the 3rd fret of the bottom string, and then “pull-off” to the 2nd fret. Pull-offs are designated by a “p” symbol that separates the two notes. In this example, you would pluck the 2nd fret of the second to top string, and then “hammer-on” to the 3rd fret. Hammer-ons are designated by an “h” symbol that separates the two notes. Other Important Music Tablature SymbolsĪt this point, you should be able to read tab like a pro, but there are a couple more symbols that we will see on occasion. In the above example, we see the chords played from left to right: F, G, C, Am, D7, and G7. In other words, you play all the notes vertically aligned together. When you see this, this means you play a chord. In a piece of tab, you might see all the numbers line up vertically: And so on… How to Write Chords in Music Tablature Then, we would pluck the open G string, the top string. Then, we would pluck the open C string, the second to top string. As we read across the piece of tab, we see that we would then pluck the open E string, the second to bottom string. 0-įor example, in the piece of tab above, you would pluck the 3rd fret of the bottom string on the ukulele. When you look at a piece of tab, you’ll see numbers scattered across the different “strings” or lines: The top line represents the bottom string of the ukulele where the bottom line represents the top string of the ukulele. G -Įach line represents a string on the ukulele. ![]() Music Tablature Basicsįor the ukulele, in a piece of tablature, you will see four lines:Ī -Į -Ĭ. Let’s take a look at some examples of tablature. ![]() Unlike a regular piece of music, tabs show you exactly where to play the notes on the fretboard. Most people learn a new piece of music by using tab. Music tablature, or tab, is a simplified form of musical notation used for stringed instruments like the ukulele. When you download the sheet music for these songs, you are presented with a musical staff and tablature.Īfter a couple emails, I realize we’ve looked at how to read music, but one thing we haven’t looked at yet is how to read tabs. Last week, I posted 3 Easy Songs You Can Fingerpick on Ukulele Today. ![]()
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