Tab Legend
Guitar tab legend . Here is an explanation of some of the most common tab symbols .
Superrock tip - Try and avoid guitar tabs that use Bu and Bd symbols and bracketed notes . This used to be known as ' super - tab ' , but thankfully , pretty much all official books avoid this inferior use of tab . Alot of tab sharing sites do use it though , ( unfortunatley. ) Super - tab has nothing to do with Superrock ! Scroll down page to view legends .
Try our free classic rock tabs page using this legend as a guide
Classic rock video lesson index
Bend the string (up or down)
One full tone . This will turn
the 7th fret into the same note
as playing the 9th fret on the same string .
One full tone . This will turn
the 7th fret into the same note
as playing the 9th fret on the same string .
Bend the string (up or down)
One half tone . This will turn
the 7th fret into the same note
as playing the 8th fret on the same string .
With one finger fully
holding down the 2nd
fret hammer down with
another finger onto the
4th fret . This technique
is called a hammer on. .
holding down the 2nd
fret hammer down with
another finger onto the
4th fret . This technique
is called a hammer on. .
With one finger fully
holding down the 2nd
fret and with another
fretting the 4th fret , hit
the string and pull off
the 4th fret (pull down)
This technique is called a pull off .
holding down the 2nd
fret and with another
fretting the 4th fret , hit
the string and pull off
the 4th fret (pull down)
This technique is called a pull off .
Hit the note on the 5th fret
and then keeping pressure
slide your finger to the 7th
fret . This technique is
called a slide .
and then keeping pressure
slide your finger to the 7th
fret . This technique is
called a slide .
Hit the string shown but
with your fretboard hand
slightly touching the string .
This will produce a click or
dampened type sound . This
technique is known as a
rhythm or percussion strike.
with your fretboard hand
slightly touching the string .
This will produce a click or
dampened type sound . This
technique is known as a
rhythm or percussion strike.
