Guitar Tab Paper: uses, sizes and printing tips
Blank tablature for guitar: six-line staves marked TAB, one line per string with the high E string on top. Write fret numbers on the lines to record riffs, solos and songs.
How to print it
- Choose the paper size (US Letter, A4, Legal, A5 or Half Letter) and portrait or landscape — the page updates as you change settings.
- Choose staff paper, grand staff, guitar or bass tab, staff + tab, or chord diagrams, then the number of staves and the staff size.
- Add a title or a name/date header if you want, or keep the page plain.
- Click Print / Save as PDF. In the print dialog choose “Actual size” (100%) and turn off “Headers and footers”.
Tips
- Write the tuning at the start of the first staff if you are not in standard tuning.
- Bigger staves are easier for beginners and for writing by hand; small staves fit more music per page.
- Barlines are drawn at both ends of every staff so each line reads as a complete system.
FAQ
Which line is which string?
The top line is the high E (1st) string and the bottom line is the low E (6th) string.
Can I get staff and tab together?
Yes — choose Staff + tab, or use the staff and tab paper page.
Is the staff paper free to copy for my students?
Yes. Print as many copies as you need for your class, studio or choir.
Is it free, and do I need an account?
It is completely free with no sign-up and no download. Change the settings, print it or save it as a PDF, and bookmark the address — your settings are stored in the link.
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