Read tablature from left to right
Each horizontal line represents a string
The bottom line is the lowest-pitched string
The top line is the highest-pitched string
Numbers show which fret to press
A 0 means play the string open
Stacked numbers mean play notes at the same time
Numbers spaced apart mean play notes one after another
Letters or symbols may indicate techniques
Common symbols include hammer-ons, pull-offs, bends, slides, and vibrato
The tuning is usually shown at the start of the tab
The rhythm may be shown separately or implied by spacing
The instrument determines how the strings are ordered
Check the tab’s legend if symbols are unfamiliar