How to Read Guitar Tab?

Guitar tab shows the strings of the guitar

The top line is the high E string

The bottom line is the low E string

Numbers on the lines show which fret to press

A 0 means play the open string

Read the tab from left to right

Notes stacked vertically are played at the same time

Notes spaced apart are played one after another

Lines or symbols may show bends, slides, hammer-ons, pull-offs, vibrato, and palm muting

Rhythm is often shown separately or by spacing in the tab

Use the tab together with listening to the song for timing and feel

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