Common tablature symbols

Let's check out some commonly used tab symbols. Memorize the following list and you'll be well on your way to guitar dominance.

/ = slide up


\ = slide down


h = hammer-on

p = pull-off

~ = vibrato

+ = harmonic

x = Dead note

b = Bend

pb = Pre-bend

br = Bend release

pbr = Pre-bend release

brb = Bend release bend