Basic tablature symbols
- / = slide up.
- \ = slide down.
- h = hammer-on.
- p = pull-off.
- ~ = vibrato.
- + = harmonic.
- x = Dead note.
- b = Bend.
- What does a curved line mean in guitar Tabs?
- What does B mean in guitar Tabs?
- How do you write tabs for ultimate guitar?
What does a curved line mean in guitar Tabs?
The curved line represents hammer-ons, pull-offs, or both. The above tab is telling you to play the 7th fret of the A-string and then hammer-on to the 8th fret. It is then telling you to play the 8th fret of the A-string, and then pull-off to the 7th fret.
What does B mean in guitar Tabs?
b stands for bend, sometimes followed by a number - for example: 7b(9) = In this case you would bend the 7th fret of that string until it matches the pitch of the 9th fret.
How do you write tabs for ultimate guitar?
Take the following steps:
- Go to www.ultimate-guitar.com and click "+Publish tab" button.
- Write the tab or upload your GP/Power Tab file.
- Then just click "Save as personal" button.
- You'll find your Personal tab in "My Tabs" section.