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Blank guitar tab paper

Six-line tablature staves for writing riffs, songs and exercises.

Free, no account needed

Print at 100% or Actual size so the spacing stays exact.

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Paper size
Orientation
Line colour
Line weight

How to use

Each line of tab stands for a guitar string, high E at the top and low E at the bottom. Write a fret number on a line to show where to press, and read the music from left to right. Download the PDF and print at 100% (Actual size).

About this paper

Guitar tab has one line per string, with the lowest string at the bottom. Write fret numbers on the lines to show where to play. A gap of 3 mm between lines leaves room for two-digit fret numbers.

Printing it right

  • In the print dialog, set the scale to 100% or Actual size. Fit to page shrinks the page and the spacing with it.
  • Choose the same paper size in the print dialog as on this page.
  • Turn off headers and footers in the print dialog if your browser adds a date or web address.
  • The PDF keeps every line as a vector, so it stays sharp at any zoom and prints the same on any printer.

FAQ

Is the paper free to use?
Yes. Print as many copies as you like for yourself, your class or your study group.
Why does my printout look slightly smaller?
The print dialog is scaling it. Set the scale to 100% or Actual size and the spacing matches the number you picked.
A4 or US Letter?
A4 (210 x 297 mm) is used in the UK, Europe and most of the world. US Letter (8.5 x 11 in) is used in the US and Canada. Pick the paper that is in your printer. Under Other you will also find A3, A5, A6, B5, US Legal, Tabloid, Executive and Half Letter.
Which colour should I pick?
Light grey and blue sit quietly behind your writing. Print-friendly uses black ink only, which suits photocopying and black and white printers.

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