Music tabs

1. What are tabs in music?
2. Where can I find tabs for songs?
3. Where can I get free guitar tabs?
4. Are guitar tabs legal?

What are tabs in music?

Tablature (or tabulature, or tab for short) is a form of musical notation indicating instrument fingering rather than musical pitches. Tablature is common for fretted stringed instruments such as the lute, vihuela, or guitar, as well as many free reed aerophones such as the harmonica.

Where can I find tabs for songs?

The Five Best Websites For Guitar Tabs

• Ultimate guitar. Ultimate Guitar is the best known website for guitar tabs. ...
• Songsterr. In Songsterr, you can listen to the tabs via midi instruments. ...
• Guitar Pro Tabs. Guitar Pro Tabs is another great website for learning with tabs. ...
• Guitar Tab Universe. ...
• YouTube.

Where can I get free guitar tabs?

The 5 Best Sites for Free Guitar and Bass Tabs

• Ultimate Guitar. Ultimate Guitar is one of the most comprehensive guitar resources available today. ...
• 911Tabs. 911Tabs has existed since 2004 and is now an essential destination for guitarists and bassists around the world. ...
• Jellynote. ...
• Songsterr. ...
• YouTube.

Are guitar tabs legal?

If a guitarist works out how to play a song by ear, and tabs his version, then no. The artist should not get royalties. If official tabs are available then they should claim royalties, but if official tabs not available - no royalties.