tablature & instructions explained
The tablature stave comprises six lines, each Finger Vibrato
representing a string on the guitar as illustrated ssesnanees
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A number on any of the lines indicates, therefore, ~
the string and fret on which a note should be played. Sirike the note then slide
the finger up or down
the fretboard as indicated.
Tremolo Strumming
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2
This sign indicates
fast up and down
stroke strumming,
7
3
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This instruction
ccancels the above.
A useful hint to help you read tablature is to cut out f
small squares of self-adhesive paper and stick them eee eae
on the upper edge of the guitar neck adjacent to the string isto be totally muted
each of the frets, numbering them accordingly. Be to produce a percussive effec.
careful to use paper that will not damage the finish
on your guitar. P.M.= Palm mute