Tab is short for tablature, a notational system used to give detailed information as to where notes should be played on the fretboard. Tab appears underneath conventional music notation as six ...

Regular readers of the magazine will already be familiar with our musical terms and signs. But for the occasional player, users of this blog, and everyone else, the following information will help you ...

Here's some of the terminology that will be used throughout this guide. If you prefer pictures, you'll find a couple at the bottom of this section. Axe Slang for guitar. Body The widest area (the ...