#5. Reading Tablature

Tablature or in short Tabs is a standard way of writing music specifically for Guitar.
Every Guitarist should know how to read Tablature...

So there are a few things one should know about Tablature,
i) It is has six horizontal lines representing the six strings.
ii) The topmost line will represent your first string, i.e, E (High E) and the bottom most line will represent the sixth string i.e, E (Low E)
iii) All the numbers on the line will represent the respective fret.
iv) Zero '0' would represent an Open String.
v) If the number are aligned vertically, then holding all the particular frets, all the strings would be played at once.

So Let us provide you with an image for better understanding..

NOTE : In order to read the Tablature and play, One should know about the Tune, Riff, Lead, Melody etc. of that particular song, you are trying to play!


Let us also provide you with an easy example that every one can play,


Numb by Linkin Park

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