A notation system for fretted instruments where lines represent strings and numbers indicate frets. Six-line TAB is standard for guitar; four-line TAB is used for bass and ukulele.
Tablature predates staff notation by centuries. Renaissance lute music was written entirely in tablature, and it remains the dominant notation for guitar-based popular music.
Understanding tablature (tab) is essential for reading and writing music accurately. Whether you are a beginner learning to read notation or an experienced composer, knowing how this musical element works improves your musicianship.
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