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Cara Membaca Tab Gitar
Guitar tabs are easier to read than standard notation. Once you know what the lines and numbers mean, you can learn any song by following the diagram. This guide takes 10 minutes.
Key takeaways
- Six horizontal lines = the six guitar strings (high E on top)
- Numbers = which fret to press (0 = open string)
- Numbers stacked = play those notes together (a chord)
- Symbols like h, p, b, /, \ mean hammer-on, pull-off, bend, slide
- Read left to right just like sheet music
Quick reference
Each horizontal line is a string. The top line is the thinnest (high E), the bottom is the thickest (low E). A number on a line tells you to press that fret on that string and pluck it. A 0 means play the string open. Multiple numbers stacked vertically means play them all at once — that's a chord. Read left to right. Common symbols: h = hammer-on, p = pull-off, b = bend, / = slide up, \ = slide down, x = muted note.
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Full tutorial
The complete English tutorial covers each symbol with example diagrams, palm mutes, harmonics, time signatures, and how to read more complex tabs.
Read the full English tutorial →FAQ
Do I need to learn standard notation first?
No. Tablature is independent of standard notation. Many professional guitarists only use tabs.
What does 'x' mean in a tab?
An x means mute that string while strumming — the string is touched but not pressed, producing a percussive click instead of a note.
How do I read rhythm in tabs?
Pure tablature doesn't show rhythm precisely. Many tab tools (including audio2guitar) sync the tab to the audio so you can hear the timing. Standard tab notation uses stems and flags above the numbers similar to sheet music.