This manual provides step-by-step instructions on using the Guitar Tabs Maker to build precise guitar tablature through an interactive fretboard and a smart tab editing system. If you have already read the manual, wait no more, go to the Guitar Tabs Maker page.
1. What Is the Guitar Tabs Maker?
The Guitar Tabs Maker is an online tool that lets you:
- Create guitar tabs by clicking notes on a virtual fretboard
- Automatically place notes into a properly formatted tab layout
- Switch between automatic and manual tab writing modes
- Insert bar lines and advanced guitar techniques
- Copy finished tabs for sharing or saving
2. Page Layout Overview
Interactive Fretboard
- 6 strings (E A D G B E – standard tuning)
- 15 frets including open strings (0) and octave markers (12)
- Clicking a fret writes the fret number into the tab editor
Tab Editor
e|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| B|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| G|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| D|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| A|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| E|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
The tab editor uses a monospace font to preserve alignment. Notes are written from left to right and automatically move to the next line when full.
Control Buttons
| Button | Function |
|---|---|
| Undo | Reverts the last action (supports multiple undo steps) |
| Reset Tabs | Clears all tabs and starts fresh (cannot be undone) |
| Manual Mode | Enables free typing and cursor movement |
| Insert Bar | Adds a bar line (|) at the current position |
| Copy Tabs | Copies the full tab text to the clipboard |
3. Auto Mode (Default)
Auto Mode is enabled by default and is ideal for beginners.
- Click notes on the fretboard
- The correct string and fret number are inserted automatically
- The cursor advances on its own
- Tabs stay perfectly aligned
4. Manual Mode (Advanced Editing)
Manual Mode allows full control over the tab editor:
- Move the cursor freely
- Type numbers, symbols, and spacing manually
- Fix alignment or add advanced notation
5. Guitar Tab Techniques
| Technique | Example |
|---|---|
| Mute | x |
| Hammer-on | 5h7 |
| Pull-off | 7p5 |
| Slide up | 5/7 |
| Slide down | 7\5 |
| Bend | 8b(9) |
| Release bend | b(9)8 |
| Vibrato | 5~ |
| Open string | 0 |
| Trill | 5(7-5) |
6. Bar Lines
Use the Insert Bar button to add measure separators:
e|--5--7--8--|--10--8--7--|
Bar lines help readability and musical structure.
7. Undo & Reset
- Undo works in both Auto and Manual modes
- Reset Tabs clears everything permanently
8. Copying Your Tabs
Click Copy Tabs to copy the entire tab editor content. You can paste it into:
- Websites and blogs
- Word documents
- Song databases
- Text files
9. Best Practices
- Insert bars regularly
- Keep consistent spacing
- Use Auto Mode first, Manual Mode for cleanup
- Think visually—tabs show rhythm by spacing
10. Summary
The Guitar Tabs Maker combines the simplicity of paper tabs with the power of an interactive editor. Whether you are a beginner learning riffs or an advanced player transcribing solos, this tool gives you speed, accuracy, and full control.
Guitar Tabs Maker – Instruction Manual
Created for educational and practical use