Six-line spectrum (Guitar) Tutorial

I. Introduction

This gave the piano a lot of new friends do not know the agency's six-line spectrum (Guitar) how to see, so owners gather research online all kinds of information, as we edited a six-line spectrum of this tutorial.

This tutorial strive to become the most detailed and the most accurate and easy to understand tutorial six-line spectrum. I know it is still far short of this requirement, but this is just the first version of it, at any time in the future will be updated to improve. If you have any opinions and suggestions, but also to a lot of the comments below.

II. The concept

Six-line spectrum , which is commonly referred Guitar , English as Guitar Tablature , Tablature is a very popular method of notation, commonly used in the guitar, ukulele, lute and other stringed instruments with character, generally referred tothe Tab .

Six-line spectrum is designed for notation method guitar design, its basic structure is composed of six equally spaced horizontal lines, representing the six strings on the guitar, assisted by numerals, and symbols to indicate the position and played hands action (refers method), are recorded fingering music. Six-line spectrum of the sound level is not recorded, but the notation or the stave binding control when it is easy to use, not only represents the pitch, but also represents fingering.

III. Foundation

Six six-line spectrum line corresponds to the skeleton, as shown:

The top one line represents the finest of a string, which is a string . 
The most below the line represents one of the most rough of a string, which is six strings .

If you can not remember the above two sentences, then there is a solution, please pick up a guitar position to hold the piano, then the guitar horizontally, fretboard facing you , (general guitar head to the left and backhand guitar headstock rightward) when you see the location on the six strings and six-line spectrum is one to one, as shown:

Then, add the line in six figures, according to representatives of the left-hand position, as well as the right to play the chord, for example:

1 represents by a product , because in the first string, so that the left hand by a string a product , then the right hand to play a chord . 
Then hold down a chord 2 product , then the right hand to play a chord. 
And so on. The above is a spectrum from left to right followed by a string of 1,2,3,4 goods were snapping. 0representative of the open string is not Anxian left hand, right hand playing the appropriate chord. For example, the following figure

The first sound is not left by the right hand to play a chord. 
The second tone is the left hand erxian 1 product, the right to play two strings. 
The third is left by the tone sanxian 2 products, hand playing three-stringed lute. 
The first two tones are left by the four-string 3 product, the right to play four strings.

Some will use the spectrum ① This circled numbers indicate the string which should be elastic, as shown:

The above two are a time bomb sound, let's complex points:

Note that in the beginning of a vertical line 1 and 3 , this means that the left hand while holding erxian 1 product and Wu Xian 3 products , while the right hand is playing two strings and Wu Xian . Similar tone behind it, not Having said 
again a more complicated:

According to the above law, everyone should know how to play it 
first, hold down the left erxian 1 product and Wu Xian 3 product , the right hand while playing one hundred twenty-three Wu Xian . 
Then, the left hand hold the six-string 3 product , while the right hand playing two thousand three hundred forty-six string . 
then, hold down the left erxian 1 product , Banjo-2 products , four strings 2 product , the right to play two thousand three hundred forty-five chord . 
Finally, the left hand hold the four strings 2 product , the right to play two three hundred forty-six chord .

IV. Rhythm

A time when

So how do you know that each of the speed of sound to play it, that is how to represent the rhythm of it. 
See the picture below:

Contrast of the previous figure, what difference does it, more than a vertical line, this would represent notes of time value. 
Is not necessarily vertical, it may be this:

Also note that sometimes tablature and sheet music are displayed together, then, at a time will be displayed on a staff, as follows:

Other symbols, too, may be on the tablature display may also be on the staff notation display indicates the meaning is the same.

Also beat and tempo Guitar Guitar generally indicated at the beginning, as shown below: 

Liaison

Arcs and parentheses, said: 

Note: The arc may be on a staff, or it may last six spectral lines.

Triplets

Section

Gray above figures 2 and 3, on behalf of the second section and the third section , the following figure is the vertical bar lines .

V. chord

Sometimes marked on Guitar Chord Chart, we will talk about the next chord diagram below to see how. 

For example, the above chord diagram, usually, on the piano chord diagram corresponds to the fingerboard head-cocked, from left to right on behalf of six vertical coarse to fine six strings, which is a six-string to string. Cross line on behalf of the frets. 
of course, does not rule out some chord diagram is sideways, and this case is similar to six-line spectrum, from top to bottom on behalf of a chord to six strings, then the vertical line represents the frets. 
continue fancy Figure C represent this is C chord ● representatives according to the left-hand position ○ Representative is open string, without pressing the left, but the sound is the sound of the chord within X representatives which is outside of the chord tone, do not press, usually do not need play.

Note that the top of a horizontal line is bold, this is on behalf of the nut. Here is a thick line of products. 
Therefore, you need to press the left-hand goods is erxian 1, 2 four strings goods, Wu Xian 3 products. 
Also probably not a top product, such as: gray numbers to the left of 8 , on behalf of the right is 8 product , without numbers, then the default is 1 product. So, while also C chord, but his left hand is erxian article 8, 9 sanxian goods, four strings 10 items.

Left in the bottom three digits 123, which may also be marked in the chord, for example:

Representatives were left with few fingers press which, with reference to the following figure:

T representative of thumb 1 on behalf of the index finger 2 on behalf of the middle finger 3 on behalf of the ring finger 4on behalf of the little finger

To a complex: the index finger 8 products by a large cross middle finger 9 products by Banjo ring 10 by four strings goodspinky 10 products by Wu Xian

Because on the left hand chords we have shown that by law, so some of the spectrum is this: 

On the digital spectrum into a six-lane X , on behalf of the current playing left hand chords to press in accordance with the above. 
Also note that some of the spectrum is X and numbers, such as:

This figure 3 indicating that it is not in accordance with the left-hand chords above to press, but press erxian 3 product , if there is X , then it should press erxian 1 product .

VI. Common symbols

Right hand fingering

Mentioned above left by the law, which is usually the right-hand finger missile, according to the agreed habits is the general is 
the index finger playing a chord 
finger bomb erxian 
ring finger bomb sanxian 
thumb bomb four hundred fifty-six string 
of course, not necessarily Thus for the right-hand how to play, six-line spectrum can also be marked as shown below:

The above pima is to represent the right hand fingers with which to play (may also be marked on tablature below) correspondence is as follows:. P representative of thumb i representative of the index m behalf of the middle finger arepresentative of the ring finger ch or c on behalf of the little finger

Be careful not to confuse and left hand.

Paddles direction

Π representatives allocated V on behalf of the dial, as shown:

Strumming

Strum with the arrow up or down the vertical bar to add tags as shown below: Note that, because the tablature the top is one of the finest string, so the upward arrow, representing the chord direction toward a sweep, which is down Esau. arrow downwards, towards the representatives of six strings sweep direction, which is upward sweep.

In addition the length and location of the vertical line + arrow may also need to sweep the surface where a few strings. 
Image above is from the first five strings strum a chord beginning to sweep, the second is to sweep a three-stringed lute strings from the first three from a string Banjo sweep, sweep from Wu Xian is the fourth to three-stringed lute. 
some tablature will strum simplified, as shown:

Arpeggio (arpeggio)

Arpeggios and strumming similar, as shown, will not repeat them: 
(no downward arrow represents the default arpeggio)

Clavichord (Hammer on)

Hammers, it belongs legato (slurs) A - Upstream legato. The so-called upstream, that is, before and after the two notes, the latter note pitch than the previous high. 
There is called slap: up-legato or clavichord or mallet or hammer on the strings (Hammer on) or even percussion sounds. 
Slap mark symbol: ⌒ or plus H . Figure:

A first elastic string open string, then hit 3 products, then a string 3 product, after playing the left hand 3 goods do not let go, hit 5 products.

Pull-off (Pull off)

And slap the other hand, pull-off (Pull off) downlink legato. 
Slap mark symbol: ⌒ or add P . Figure:

The left hand two fingers were pressing a chord in the 3 items and 5 items, such as the index finger and ring finger. 
Then the right hand to play a chord, after playing ring pull-off, this time based upon the index finger in the 3 product. 
The second article 3 to the open string of pull-off similar. Hold down the 3 product, after playing the pull-off on it.

You can also strike the strings pull-off together 

First slap, then pull-off.

Portamento (Slide)

Guitar portamento (Slide) sliding direction of its points are: the bass on the portamento slide treble; the treble bass tone slid decline. Press the right action to distinguish, there is a tone before to dial, after a dial tone do not even portamento, and around two tone requires plucked off portamento. Except for a few cases, usually on the same string portamento are carried out on the same portamento and glide tone playing method, but the glide easily fell audible tone. In addition, the guitar, the faster slower portamento portamento effect is good, better than the close of portamento portamento effect of distance.

Portamento on tablature with slash represents some also add Slide abbreviation as a prompt, such as S or Sl

Portamento off : the first one is on the glide, hold down a chord 1 product, after playing slide 3, and then begin playing 3 product and the second is the decline tone, hold down a chord 3 product, after playing slide 1 product, then play 1 product

Even portamento (Legato Slide) :

On behalf of portamento slash more than a legato line, indicating that even portamento. 
The first one is on the glide, hold down a chord 1 product, after playing slide 3 product, pay attention to this point do not have to play 3 products. 
The second is the decline in tone, hold down a chord 3 product, after playing slide 1 products, but also no longer need to play 1 product.

Mainly these two, there are other forms of portamento, please refer to this article: Guitar portamento (Slide) meaning type / portamento guitar playing skills

Push chord (chok / bend)

Push chord is a guitar performance techniques for electric guitars more. In the guitar spectrum generally "C" or "B" represents. Full representatives tritone, 1/2 representatives semitone.

String bending (Bend) :

After the release of string bending (Bend / Release) :

Push advance chord (prebend of) : the first push chord, then play

prebend / bend

After the pre-release push chord (prebend release): the first push to improve chord, then play the note and put it back in position

Trill (Trill)

Trill Trill refers to two adjacent tones (half or whole tone) rapidly alternating each other, with tr said:

Vibrato (Vibrato)

Vibrato Vibrato is a regular sound effects, the principle is the use of a regular note of subtle and short pitch change produced. 
The following figure is followed by a small margin left hand vibrato, tremolo left a significant, small amplitude vibrato / rocker, significantly vibrato / rocker.

Tremolo (Tremolo)

Tremolo is a vibration or a shaking effect, the principle is to create a short note of subtle volume changes.

Round sweep (Rasgueado)

Rasgueado intention is picked shells, scraping shells, grab shells A guitar plus spent playing method, it is common in flamenco guitar playing method. On the music often abbreviated as Ras., Rasg.. Fingertips the playing method is right fist-shaped, but not too tight, the surface of the nail by the little finger, ring finger, middle finger, index finger chord sequence bomb. Thumb not to play. Fingertips speed and arpeggios almost.

Sustain (Let Ring)

Let Ring silencer is not, let the strings remain free vibration, play a role in the continuation of the current sound. Until the end of the dotted line.

Muted sound (Dead Note)

Left muted sound with X said:

Palm muted sound (Palm Mute)

Acronym PM 

Ghost sound (Ghost Note)

With gn or parentheses () said:

For ghost sound techniques discussed

Harmonics (Harmonics)

Overtone lot of playing method, can be divided into basic natural overtone (Natural harmonics) and artificial harmonics (Artificial harmonics) categories.

Common abbreviation overtones are: harm, har, arm, ar, can be represented by abbreviations, as shown...: 

As well as with solid or hollow diamond diamond ♦ ♢ represented, as: 

Also useful angle brackets <> indicate, as: 

The above is a more general representation, either express natural harmonics, artificial harmonics and can be expressed through the notes to distinguish, for example, natural overtone in 7 items, 12 of the most common products.

You can also use the natural overtone (Natural Harmonics) abbreviation NH or artificial harmonics (Artificial Harmonics) abbreviated AH expressed as shown:

Are the following: 
paddles overtone (Pinch Harmonics / Pick Harmonics), referred to as the PH
-point string harmonics (Tab Harmonics), referred TH
half overtone (Semi Harmonics), referred to the SH
Feedback Harmonics, referred Fdbk

Point chord (Tapping)

String point is to use your finger directly on the hammer hitting the strings and frets sound without plucking or strumming hand, because the strings hit the fretboard force can cause the strings to vibrate and sound. 
Six-line spectrum on the general use T said:

Bass beat shells (Slap) & hook bomb (Pop)

Respectively, S and P said: 

Repeated mark (Repeats)

Left ┃ |: representatives repeatedly starts

On the right: | ┃ representatives repeatedly End

3X on behalf of the above is repeated three times at the end of play, if not, on behalf of the default repeat twice.

Repeatedly jump mark: 

VII. Conclusion

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