Read the tab from left to right
Each horizontal line represents a guitar string
The top line is the high E string
The bottom line is the low E string
Numbers show which fret to press
A 0 means play the open string
Stacked numbers mean play the notes at the same time
Numbers spaced apart mean play the notes in order
Lines or letters above or below the tab show rhythm or technique
Symbols can indicate bends, slides, hammer-ons, pull-offs, and vibrato
Count the timing using the rhythm markings if included
Match the tab with the song’s tempo and beat
Use standard tuning unless the tab says otherwise