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Converting Standard Notation To Guitar Tablature - If you are looking for a quick way to convert standard music notation into guitar tablature, this is the lesson for you.

Guitar Basics is an online method that teaches fundamental guitar techniques through reading music. There is an alternate tablature version of most sections, but try to use it with the standard notation version.

Guitar Basics
Online Guitar Method

Standard Notation Primer notes on the first string notes on the second string notes on the third string notes on the fourth string high A notes on the fifth string notes on the sixth string sharps flats

Tablature Version Primer notes on the first string notes on the second string notes on the third string notes on the fourth string high A notes on the fifth string notes on the sixth string sharps flats

Understanding Rhythm

In this section you will study rhythms by themselves, without playing specific notes. Even if you do not learn to read music, you should gain an understanding of how rhythms work.

part 1: - Quarter notes, half notes, dotted half notes, whole notes

part 2: - eighth notes, dotted quarter notes