Tablature is a system of graphic notation of notes, very reminiscent of the classic five-line: it uses the same calms and edges to indicate the duration of notes, the same symbols for pauses, and the rulers are extremely reminiscent of an ordinary staff. But the number of lines varies from four to twelve. Why is such a system much more convenient for guitarists and how to read such a musical text?
Instructions
Step 1
The durations of notes and rests on tablatures are marked in the same way as in the classical system. An exception can be a pair of sound durations (NOT pauses) - a quarter and a half. Both of them have a calm, but in the classical system, a quarter is painted over, and in tablature you have to guess or guess from the context. As for the rest, the system does not require separate explanations.
Step 2
The number of lines on the "camp" corresponds to the number of strings. All notes marked on the top ruler are played on the first (highest sounding) string. The rest of the lines correspond to the second, third, fourth, and other strings. Depending on the instrument (bass guitar, six-string guitar, seven- and twelve-string guitar), the number of lines varies.
Step 3
The numbers from 0 to 20 correspond to the number of the pressed fret (0 is an open string). For example, the number 3 on the second ruler means that you need to hold the third fret on the second string. In the classical system, this would be the note G.
Step 4
When performing two-part works, the upper voice is written calmly up, and the lower one - calmly down. Three or four numbers located strictly below each other mean that you need to clamp them at the same time and extract sound from all the strings.
Step 5
Tablature recording is convenient for guitarists, since it does not take time to find the most convenient fingering, so rock guitarists actively use it. But this system is unsuitable for recording the parts of keyboards, winds and other instruments. In tablature notation, there are no such elements as a key, alteration signs, etc. (the tonality is definable, but not fixed at the beginning of the staff).
