A Quick Guide On How To Read Tablature -------------------------------------- e-- <--high e (thin string) B-- G-- D-- A-- E-- <--low e (thick string) The numbers on the tab signify what fret you should play. A 0 means play the string, but don't press a finger on a fret. For example: --3 <--3rd fret --3 <--3rd fret --0 <--open string --0 <--open string --2 <--2nd fret --3 <--3rd fret A string with an 'x' on it means scratch. A note with a '\' or a '/' by it means slide. A note with an 'h' by it means hammer on the fret with your finger. A note with an 'b' by it means bend the string. h - hammer on p - pull off b - bend string up r - release bend / - slide up \ - slide down v - vibrato (sometimes written as ~) t - tap (with strumming hand) x - muted, struck string