How to read guitar tabs (tablature )

แชร์
ฝัง
  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 19 ก.ย. 2024
  • www.theguitarle...
    Learning to read guitar tablature is an important part of learning guitar, but it is confusing at first sight.
    This video will shed light on tabs, so if you're a beginner guitarist, be sure to watch this lesson. You'll learn:
    - what all the lines and numbers on the tablature mean
    - what kind of symbols are used on tabs
    - learn through using practical examples of songs (towards the end of the lesson)
    It's also a good idea to have a printout of a tablature reference guide handy when you're learning this stuff, grab it on TheGuitarLesson.com under the lesson's Tabs/Jamtrack section: www.theguitarle...

ความคิดเห็น • 553

  • @hsjcnsnnc9217
    @hsjcnsnnc9217 4 ปีที่แล้ว +245

    6:00 for the letter meanings

  • @lenk4108
    @lenk4108 8 ปีที่แล้ว +305

    fantastic, I am a 54 year old, I have to learn guitar because my two girls have both picked guitar in music at school, so I have to be able to help them, to do that I have to learn from scratch, you have made your tutorial very easy to follow and execute. thanks

    • @jokkiossaka3306
      @jokkiossaka3306 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Haha, me the same Len! And i much older...

    • @angelolouisflores6072
      @angelolouisflores6072 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Sir you’re an ABSOLUTE MAD LAD

    • @TimsGuitarWorldwithTimFeskorn
      @TimsGuitarWorldwithTimFeskorn 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Enjoy your journey Be careful Guitars are very very addicting. 😎

    • @masteri6488
      @masteri6488 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TimsGuitarWorldwithTimFeskorn that's what I like, I'm planning to have a band.

    • @nicoleabunda1075
      @nicoleabunda1075 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You're now 57

  • @robertotinoco8696
    @robertotinoco8696 5 ปีที่แล้ว +338

    Thank you, thank you, thank you, from the bottom of my heart and my liver.

  • @nadegethiry1130
    @nadegethiry1130 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    why is no one talking about how much of a good teacher he is ?

  • @MrCarlitosway713
    @MrCarlitosway713 4 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    Man this dude is a Guitar Guru. He has the patience, the wit, the comedic personality, the grace , and the voice to teach. Im definately subbing. This is my first video iv watched of him.

  • @leobarrios2532
    @leobarrios2532 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The best teacher in tablature. Very kind of you!

  • @AngloCelt88
    @AngloCelt88 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I'm 33, not a "guitar player" but have owned a few over the years and can play a LITTLE lol, you have hands down explained tabs better than anyone else I've ever met, I wish I could have seen your video when I was 8 or 9!!! Think I'm going to give playing seriously a try.

  • @phoenixflyz_
    @phoenixflyz_ 7 ปีที่แล้ว +86

    amazing video.ive been struggling with tabs and this is the only thing i found that's really broke it down for me

    • @TheGuitarLesson
      @TheGuitarLesson  7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I'm glad it helped!

    • @waumbeck
      @waumbeck 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      “”

    • @waumbeck
      @waumbeck 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      “” Delete advertisement take off mute unmute

  • @liyazafirah8054
    @liyazafirah8054 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    thank you so much! I am a young beginner guitarist and I was so confused reading some of the tabs online before. now that I watched your video I have finally understand clearly! you're so good at explaining, we appreciate your kindness for teaching us 🙏 full respect to you!!

  • @bozziovai
    @bozziovai 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    why does this guy only have 42k subscribers ?? he's a good teacher ..............

  • @yudipitre5720
    @yudipitre5720 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Oh WOW! this is sight out of mind Tabs , all your notes how to read them what everything means .This is awesome first time I see this completely as a beginner. Thank you

  • @KaptainCanuck
    @KaptainCanuck 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Actually, a clarification: a hammer-on and pull-off are indicated by an arcing line over the notes to be used. A hammer-on shows the low note and then the high note with the arcing line while a pull-off shows the low note followed by the high note. Tapping has notes tapped with the line overall notes in order of tapping (Flash of the Blade by Iron Maiden (NOT AC/DC's Thunderstruck no matter what you were told)) If you are learning by online tablature, the H/P is used due to the inability to do the arc used in print. Keep that in mind: the online tab has differences in print (the H/P in print takes too much room and squishes things together too much). Beds are shown by a forward and backward slash in print depending on if it is a bend or a pre-bend, not a B (this can be done online, somewhat). The bend is the slide symbol up/down or down/up. Muting should be shown the same way as in print: a simple X just as done at the nut for muted notes in chords. Again, the original tab, used in print, is easier and more efficient, I think, to indicate and read.

  • @bubu10435
    @bubu10435 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This is a great video for beginners confused by guitar tablature and covers all the major topics. Comprehensive and informative! Great work!

  • @shanehester4852
    @shanehester4852 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is the most comprehensive tutorial on reading tablature I have found. Thank you very much sir! It has Cleared up a lot of confusion for me

  • @yonaallouche9693
    @yonaallouche9693 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    you don’t understand how much this helped

  • @GodsStoryteller
    @GodsStoryteller 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You won me over.
    I subscribed.
    A lot more comprehensive vid on tabs, here.
    I appreciate your simplicity in passing knowledge across.
    You took me way beyond what i know about tabs.
    Thanks a bunch.

  • @killianova
    @killianova 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    7 years later and you are still helping people, tysm!

  • @mikeg.9238
    @mikeg.9238 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I know this video is 8yrs old but this is the best clearest explanation of how to read tabs iv'e seen by far on TH-cam , when i started out i figured it out myself and read a book on tabs. Wish i saw this years ago , would've saved me time and money. Well done!!

  • @LC-wh1oc
    @LC-wh1oc 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Omg actually thankyou so much I dont even have my guitar yet and I don't know anything about anything about the guitar and so I've tried watching numerous videos but this is the only video that has helped me.

    • @Yurrbo
      @Yurrbo 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      How’re you doing now??

  • @daveperrin9408
    @daveperrin9408 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That was really clearly explained. Thank you for sharing. I've been playing for about 6 months and this helped me loads. Much appreciated.

  • @jeanclaudeuwimana6778
    @jeanclaudeuwimana6778 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I appreciate this so much I got to learn how to read tabs properly today. This was really very clear and helpful.

  • @paulmaloney2383
    @paulmaloney2383 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have searched far and wide on utube to find a good lesson on tabs and finally i found it, very informative and he gave examples which is huge plus, thanks for the video it was helpful

  • @Zico804
    @Zico804 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I don't know how to thank you for this video.I really enjoy it .

  • @lawrenceserrao958
    @lawrenceserrao958 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow man this is amazing ❗️you nailed it, best ever tablature tutorial I have come across.Thank you ❗️

  • @kechitage3247
    @kechitage3247 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    it helps me to learn all these confusing 1z2,3,4, numeric signs i am watching since i started to learn guiter now I Know it's meaning, thank you sir

  • @dawsonhill7149
    @dawsonhill7149 9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Man, I cannot tell you how helpful this video is. You are the best! Thanks man!

  • @brenangalang8241
    @brenangalang8241 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks buddy. Now i know how to play this step by step..

  • @skylersmith2252
    @skylersmith2252 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is a life saver can’t give enough thanks

  • @rbk8751
    @rbk8751 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    thankyou very much for your clear explanation of this confusing stuff. I still see some tabs that I haven't seen before. This is the first video I've seen of yours and I am hoping you have some more content, I would love to see it. I love playing the guitar and deeply appreciate your clear explanation. Thank you so much

  • @rikuzenith
    @rikuzenith ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent video, love the clarity and how it gets to the point, no unnecessary chit-chat anywhere. I'm experienced with regular notation but needed to become aware of the various playing techniques, and to start writing for guitarists. From now on, I'll have tabs accompanying the regular notation so they actually explain how a given piece is meant to be performed, technically.

  • @w.j.mildfelt4547
    @w.j.mildfelt4547 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you Robertokhzave been looking at tabs bewildered for a long time you just presented them in an understandable format Jthink I've got it!!!!!

  • @aashishlama2005
    @aashishlama2005 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Damn!!!!! What a clean and quality intro man! I got hooked. Watched it twice too.🔥

  • @rademanmorgan8177
    @rademanmorgan8177 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I found this video really informative while not giving too much so you don't understand it. Great video, thanks.

  • @angelwings5136
    @angelwings5136 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is the best ever video I have watched how to play the guitar..finally every thing that makes sense... Awesome Teacher.... Woww... 👏👏👏... I am so happy 😄... Thank you so so much...Appreciate...

  • @MrHotrodder1964
    @MrHotrodder1964 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Excellent lesson, helped a lot, passing it along to a friend.

  • @wearenottheslave9462
    @wearenottheslave9462 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    You're a good TH-camr teacher...no one teach like u taught...thank you sir am your new subscriber...God bless you sir in a good healthy body so that you could be able teaching us

  • @minami3419
    @minami3419 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have never played the guitar in my life but all of a sudden I started interesting in the guitars. I have been watching a lot guitar tutorial videos since and this video is the easiest one to understand about guitar tabs. Thank you so much for explaining one by one. I wasn't sure whether I want to just enjoy guitar musics or play the guitar but after I watched this video I am keen to buy an acoustic guitar and start practicing the guitar in the future:) Thank you.

  • @bobbygreenhouse6888
    @bobbygreenhouse6888 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent tutorial I thought tabs would be very difficult but you Mr. Fontana are an excellent teacher and eloquently spoken!!

  • @scorpionheart
    @scorpionheart 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    "Alright, good job!"
    me, not paying attention: yes thank you

  • @rattana4350
    @rattana4350 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great teacher. I'm looking for him for other lessons.

  • @TheQuinnage
    @TheQuinnage 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is the best how to read tablature i've watched

  • @ruchiyadav7793
    @ruchiyadav7793 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very helpful video who doesn't know anything about tabs.... Thanku so much🎸🎸

  • @flight1705
    @flight1705 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    As a beginner I found the lesson very well delivered and easily understood thank you so much.

  • @juliancardona8269
    @juliancardona8269 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    nice phrase from Santana...When you play guitar, you bring light into the darkness ! My master

  • @Jonty2391
    @Jonty2391 9 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Appreciate the clear and well paced lesson very much!!!!

  • @joeleblanc4543
    @joeleblanc4543 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are the greatest!!!
    I have been trying to find out how to read tabs, no one could explain it to me except you.
    You made it fun and easy....great tutoria, Well done! Thanks so much....

  • @lesterchiuh7206
    @lesterchiuh7206 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Simple & clear basic ....Many thanks !

  • @tastjohn1889
    @tastjohn1889 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I really appreciate this lesson, it's really helpful to me to be able read this kind of Tablature..thank you so much for this video, GOD BLESS.

  • @hamletyork5273
    @hamletyork5273 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I rarely comment but this time i really want to thank you! I'm just starting and this video helped a lot! Your instructions are very clear. The pace is perfect for beginners. Your explanations and intonations are very nice. The visual presentations is one of the things i really like. The repetitions are good too! I really like your teaching style and the videography! Thank you so much! You got a new subscriber here! :)

  • @DanielSpiegelberg
    @DanielSpiegelberg 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very good. Easy to follow and practical!

  • @sameenakausar1020
    @sameenakausar1020 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for posting this video!
    I used to practice hammer on"s, pull offs, bends but didn't know how to read them on the tabulature.
    Now I know how to read it after watching this video.
    Thanks once again !

    • @TheGuitarLesson
      @TheGuitarLesson  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You're welcome, glad I could help!

  • @robertroldan4736
    @robertroldan4736 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for sharing this very informative guitar tab lesson, not only for beginners but also for intermediate as well. Very clear and concise systematic teaching. Thank for sharing your knowledge to us. God bless you

  • @lovelygabrinez310
    @lovelygabrinez310 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    THANK YOU SO MUCCHH SIRR YOU HELPED ME ALOOTTTT THANK YOU FOR EXISTING!! 🙇🏻‍♀️♥️♥️♥️

  • @ContessaBlue
    @ContessaBlue 9 ปีที่แล้ว +68

    I get so confused because the graph is upside down, or opposite to the fret board. I have to constantly remind myself that we are to reverse it in our minds. Just the words High E string, make you think it would be the top string, meaning the one closest to the ceiling or sky. Am I the only one who has this issue? Thanks for this lesson, You do make things easy to understand!

    • @ContessaBlue
      @ContessaBlue 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Cool, thanks a lot!!

    • @FromNothingICome
      @FromNothingICome 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +neeraj chhikara The"new" youtube comment system is absolute garbage. Look at the original ("top level") post. Underneath the text, you have the "reply" button, and the buttons for "like" and "dislike" all next to each other. Look just below that, and you will see blue letters that say "View all 6 replies" (or whatever the actual number is.) Click on this, and you will see the entire response chain. (Click "Read More," below, to view the rest of this comment.)
      Also worth noting-- you can write very long comments on youtube, but the site will automatically hide anything that is beyond a certain length. In which case, there will be an option to view the rest of the comment near the bottom of the text. That would be the "Read More" which you just clicked on, to view this very sentence.

    • @kadenbirch6312
      @kadenbirch6312 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I've been playing guitar for years now and I still get it confused. It doesn't happen as much anymore but when starting our I was just as confused as you were. It's just natural to play it that way. I actually leaned a scale went to my teacher and he said that I played it upside down. Just give it time, it does get easier

    • @ContessaBlue
      @ContessaBlue 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      I thank u all!

    • @mibelloaleman
      @mibelloaleman 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Love Rhesus 2 Pcs, no you're not the only one who gets confused with the writing. I am reading it just like you, that is, when looking down at your guitar, the first string you see is the THICKEST ("E") string, NOT the thinnest / first string. I know that you are referring to the POSITION of the strings, NOT their tone. So, I concur with you. It's upside down. Logic would have it written (since it's suppose to be a diagram, a chart, whatever the hell you want to call this written graph) by the ACTUAL LOCATION of the strings, NOT their sound! We're LOOKING at a chart (scale, whatever), NOT listening to it!

  • @charlxo7849
    @charlxo7849 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have recently discovered this video. I have watched many videos to help me but this one is by far the most helpful! Everything has been broken down nice and simple! And is easy to go back to various parts of the video to practice! I am extremely grateful for this video 😊

  • @olgamehr
    @olgamehr 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I wait playing the piano I just bough my guitar 🎸 I haven’t play guitar for a long time but excited great lesson

  • @honeyuwuuu
    @honeyuwuuu 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you! Great explanations for beginners like me :) After watching this video, reading tabs became clearer and easier for me!

  • @OscarGDiaz
    @OscarGDiaz 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You are delivering tremendous value here, dude!...Great lesson for such a beginner like me...Many Thanks!

  • @sixto6244
    @sixto6244 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you sir, learned a lot from you

  • @Nobody-qd7zt
    @Nobody-qd7zt 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    So many channels tell this but you told very clear. Thanks man.

  • @kobelingle9693
    @kobelingle9693 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is the most helpful video on youtube

  • @anonymousotaku2895
    @anonymousotaku2895 ปีที่แล้ว

    Im in literally in love with u EVERY OTHER VIDEO MADE IT SO HARD

  • @bigalschannel3686
    @bigalschannel3686 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    An excellent video. I've only recently started learning guitar and love the way you have taken the time to clearly explain in detail the concept and notation in simple and easy language. Well done, and thank you.

    • @johannmans8187
      @johannmans8187 ปีที่แล้ว

      Why are the tabs upside down relative (BOTTOM EADGBE to the guitar strings (TOP EBGDAE?

  • @maitrayeesengupta1973
    @maitrayeesengupta1973 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    The best TAB reading tutorial.👍

  • @beenana7
    @beenana7 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you so much! I haven't been able to understand tabs until now!

  • @ebandcamp
    @ebandcamp 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Good luck ! Keep practicing , it's the only way it works !

  • @ernestlawsonjr.5669
    @ernestlawsonjr.5669 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I sincerely appreciate this Gentleman giving of his time to teach "Tab". Having said that, no matter how long one plays - "Tab" "Sucks Out Loud"! The Nashville Numbering System (NNS) was developed in the '30's by someone who at least understood the Guitar. Unfortunately, it is only designed to show Chordal Relationships. Not only is Tab REVERSED from the Guitar Strings, it is Illogical from Standard Written Music, i.e., Standard Music goes from Low to High Notes! Whomever designed Tab didn't know a Guitar from a Snare Drum IMHO! Also, Strangely enough, back in the '50's, We taught Strings from the BOTTOM, EG.,
    EBGDAE! I Teach Guitar including Theory and the NNS. But not Tab.

  • @johnnydunstan
    @johnnydunstan 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks, great lesson, very easy to understand.Rock on !

  • @scottEMT2009
    @scottEMT2009 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow, that made so much sense. Will be looking to learn much.

  • @scottsipe3989
    @scottsipe3989 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you so very much for this lesson. I'm just starting to really use this method. The only problem that I'm having is I have always thought that the strings was reversed, it is hard to get used to the strings in the opposite direction lol that is the way that I have been doing it all my life. The other problem I have is putting and recognizing cords. Again thank you so for this lesson.

  • @sanketkeshav9118
    @sanketkeshav9118 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    nice video.... very useful...my teacher taught me different type of tab so I was finding it difficult to read this one...u cleared all my doubts... awsm video

  • @dawnwebb2872
    @dawnwebb2872 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just started learning how to play the guitar and this is so incredibly helpful - thank you so much!

  • @NuckinFuts930
    @NuckinFuts930 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Way over my head at this point just started learning chords the other day, can't even make any notes yet lol!

  • @eliraven9259
    @eliraven9259 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Straight to the point and very clear, thank you, i learnt a great deal watching this video.

  • @edgardomendoza7634
    @edgardomendoza7634 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for a very informative introduction to using tablature!

  • @GodsStoryteller
    @GodsStoryteller 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for the insight into the drop D tuning
    I subscribed.

  • @rebeltz2010
    @rebeltz2010 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well worth the view, best I've seen... as never learnt TAB and still learn'n for fun ,way to go!

  • @sumpreet1234
    @sumpreet1234 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Perfect guide for beginners,it was wonderful lesson sir,thank you

  • @alexandersr.pelaez7816
    @alexandersr.pelaez7816 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you sir for your teaching ,God bless

  • @surawitanurak3833
    @surawitanurak3833 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very Well.I'm Thai.
    I understand all you teach.Thank You.👍👍

  • @bobbymalta73
    @bobbymalta73 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thks for Sharing mate.
    Hello im a begginer why the Strings on the Tablature in not Written String no6 instead of String No 1 like the guitar it will be more Simple especially for the beginners.
    Keep it up.

  • @petarniciforovic6543
    @petarniciforovic6543 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    thank you! only reliable guitar teaching i was able to find is this!

  • @Numocron
    @Numocron 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is such an awesome guitar lesson right here man I love it.😃👍

  • @emm16251
    @emm16251 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    thank you im glad that I see your tutorial very easy now I learned how to read tab's of guitar. Thank you very much.

  • @xheko777
    @xheko777 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you so much! You solved my doubt about what means ( ) in tab 🙂

  • @shanelaot745
    @shanelaot745 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank u so much.. This helped me a lot🥺💯😍💜❤️

  • @rosammageorge987
    @rosammageorge987 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent video

  • @patcomposer7873
    @patcomposer7873 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    it was really helpful thanks a lot . i do hope for some more sweet music notes in tab.

  • @gerrymcentee658
    @gerrymcentee658 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fabulous lesson , by far the best on you tube.

  • @sameertaragi1560
    @sameertaragi1560 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Best video I've found so far . Helped me a lot. 👌👍👍

  • @azra5905
    @azra5905 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you soo much you helped me a lot 💗

  • @islandvoice8667
    @islandvoice8667 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very educational video pace excellent and knowledgeable about your topic.

  • @lalthanthuamithapuii939
    @lalthanthuamithapuii939 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    You're the best explainer

  • @noviearquio791
    @noviearquio791 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    A million THANKS...for this explicit video...it's really helpful... two thumbs for u... U'r awesome...

  • @rajanvijayudu1337
    @rajanvijayudu1337 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent Tutorial. Thanks

  • @ezamohdesa6283
    @ezamohdesa6283 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your lesson so fun to learn

  • @maheranam318
    @maheranam318 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A great tutorial

  • @organixbreckenridge548
    @organixbreckenridge548 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like this guy. Really helps that he has the same guitar as me too

  • @natalieducey1492
    @natalieducey1492 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for sharing this lesson. Your teaching style is amazing and very much appreciated. Cheers!

  • @samaalaa5291
    @samaalaa5291 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is amazing thank u so much!! ❤️