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Accidental- A sharp, flat, or natural that is added into the music that is not in the time signature.
A Tempo- Return to the original tempo (speed).
Accent- Notes or Chords are to be played with added emphasis.
Artificial Harmonic- The first tab number is fretted then the pick hand produces the harmonic by using a finger to lightly touch the same string at the second tab number (in parenthesis) and is then picked by another finger.
Artificial "Pinch" Harmonic- A note is fretted as indicated by the tab, then the pick hand produces the harmonic by squeezing the pick firmly while using the tip of the index finger in the pick attack. If parenthesis are found around the fretted note, it does not sound. No parenthesis means both the fretted note and A.H. are heard simultaneously.
Bar- To press down several or all the strings with one finger.
Bar Line- Vertical line separating measures.
Bend and Release-PLay the note and gradually bend to the next pitch, then release to the original note. Only the first note is attacked.
Half Step- A half step is the smallest interval in Western music; it is equal to one fret.
Bend and Tap Technique- Play note and bend to specified interval. While holding bend, tap onto note indicated.
Bends Involving More Than One String- Play the note and bend string while playing an additional note (or notes) on another string(s). Upon release, relieve pressure from additional note(s), causing original note to sound alone.
Bends Involving Stationary Notes- Play notes and bend lower pitch, then hold until release begins (indicated at the point where line becomes solid).
Chord- 3 or more strings played together.
Cresendo- Means to get louder.
Coda- See D.S. al Coda.
D.S. al Coda- Dal segno al coda; "from the sign to the coda. Return to the segno sign and play to the Coda sign, then jump to the Coda (ending).
Decrescendo- Means to get softer.
Diminuendo- See Decrescendo.
Dotted Quarter Note- Musical Sound for one and a half beats in 4/4 time. Differs for other times.
Downstrokes and Upstrokes- Note(s) or chord(s) are to be played either as down stroke, win the pick hand moves toward the ground, or an upstroke, when the pick hand moves up toward the player.
Double Note Bend- Play both notes and immediately bend strings simultaneously.
Exaggerated or Wide Vibrato- Vibrate the pitch to a greater degree with the left hand a tremolo bar.
Fermatta- Play the note longer then its normal value.
First and Second Ending- Play the 1st ending, then take the repeat. The play the 2nd ending, skipping over the 1st ending.
Flat- Play half step lower than written.
Forte- Also known as f. Means to play loud.
Fortissimo- Also known as ff. Means to play very loud.
4/4 Time- Time signature indicating 4 beats in a measure. A quarter note gets one count.
Fret Board Tapping- Tap onto the note indicated by the + with a finger of the finger of the pick hand, then pull of to the following note held by the fret hand.
Glued Finger- The finger that does not move when playing cords.
Hammer On- Play lower note the hammer on to higher note with another finger. Only the first note is attacked.
Indicating Single Notes Using Rhythm Slashes- Very often single notes are incorporated into a rhythm part. The note name is indicated into a rhythm part. The note name is indicated above the rhythm slash with a fret number and a string indication.
Key- Determines the pitch of the music. Ex. Key of G, key of C.
Key of A- 3 basic chords are: Key Chord- A, Sub Dominant- D, Dominant 7th- E7
Click here to see how to play an A chord!
Key of C- 3 basic chords are: Key Chord- C, Sub Dominant- F, Dominant 7th- G7.
Click here to see how to play a C chord!
Key of D- 3 basic chords are: Key Chord- D, Sub Dominant- G, Dominant 7th- A7
Click here to see how to play a D chord.
Key of E- 3 basic chords are: Key Chord- E, Sub Dominant- A, Dominant 7th- B7.
Click here to see how to play a E chord!
Key of G- The 3 chords are: Key Chord- G, Sub Dominant- C, Dominant 7th- D7.
Click here to see how to play a C chord.
Left Hand Hammer- Hammer on the first note played on each string with the left hand.
Legato Slide- Play note and slide the following note. (Only first note is attacked).
Lift & Shift- Two fingers are lifted, holding their original position, and then moved to a new location when playing a chord.
Long Glissando- Play note a slide in specified direction to the full value of the note.
Measure- 5 lines and 4 spaces on which music is played. How long a measure is depends on the time signature.
Mediano- Also known as m. Means to play medium in loudness.
Mezzo Forte- Also known as mf. Means to play medium loud.
Mezzo Piano- Also known as mp. Means to play medium soft.
Muted Strings- A percussive sound is made by laying the fret hand across all six strings while pick hand strikes specified area (low, mid, and high strings).
Natural Harmonic- A finger of the fret hand lightly touches the note or notes indicated in the tab and is played by the pick hand.
N.C.- Stands for No Chord. At this point in music, the chords are not played until chord shown again. Often occurs at begging of music.
Open- A string with no finger pressing it down.
Ottava- Play one octave higher then written (8va------). Play two octaves higher then written (16va------). Etc.
Palm Mute- The note(s) are muted by the palm of the picking hand by lightly touching the string(s) near the bride.
Pianissimo- Also know as pp. Means to play very softly.
Piano- Also known a p. Means to play soft.
Pick Slide- Slide the edge of the pick in specified direction across the length of the string(s).
Pitch- How high or low the music sounds.
Pre-Bend- Bend the note up a half or whole step, then strike it.
Prebend and Release: Bend and string, play it, then release to the original note.
Pull Off- Play higher note then pull off to lower note with another finger. Only the first note is attacked.
Quarter Note- Musical sound played for one beat in 4/4 time. Changes for different times.
Quarter Rest- Musical silence for one beat in 4/4 time. Changes for different times.
Repeat Sign-Play the section with the repeat sign twice.
Ritard- Slow down.
Ritardando- See ritard.
Rest- Indicates musical silence for a certain amount of time.
Reverse Bend:Play the already bent string, then immediately drop it down to the fretted note.
Scout Finger- When one finger makes the first move to a new position. Its usually the finger that will press the lowest bass string when playing a chord.
Segno- See D.C. al Coda.
Sforzando- Sudden accent; make the note or chord stand out.
Sharp- Play half step higher then written note.
Short Glissando- Play note for its full value and slide in specified direction at the last possible moment.
Slide Finger- The finger that slides on the same string when playing a chord.
Slight Bend (Microtone)- Play the note and bend the string slightly to the equivalent of a half a fret.
Specific Intervals- The pitch of a note or chord is lowered to a specific interval and then may or may not return to the original pitch. The activity of the tremolo bar is graphically represented by peaks and valleys.
Stacatto (Detached Notes)- Notes or chords are to be played roughly half of there actual value and with separation.
Strum Indications- Strum the indicated rhythm. The chord voicing are found on the first page of the transcription underneath the song title.
Tap Slide- Same as fret board tapping, but the tapped note is slid randomly up the fret board, then pulled off to the following note.
Tempo- How fast the music is to be played.
3 Basic Chords- Key, Dominant 7th, Sub-Dominant.
3/4 Time- Time signature indicating 3 beats in a measure. A quarter note gets one count.
Tremolo Picking- The note(s) are picked as fast as possible.
Trill- Hammer on and pull of consecutively and as fast as possible between the original note and the grace note.
Two-Chord- a song that only uses the two basic chords.
2/4 Time- Time signature containing 2 beats per measure. A quarter note gets one count.
Unison Bend- Play both notes and immediately bend the lower note to the same pitch as the higher note.
Unspecifiied Interval- The pitch of a note or chord is lowered to a an unspecified interval.
Vibrato- The pitch of a note is varied by the rapid shaking of the fret hand finger, wrist and
forearm.
Whole Step- A whole step is the 2nd smallest interval in Western music; in is equal to two frets.
Wide or Exaggerated Vibrato- Vibrate the pitch to a greater degree with the left hand a tremolo bar.
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