Picking/ Tab

The guitar player’s hand

Ko Roa Mapere Manawa

Ko Iti

Ko Nui
Tab Vs Manuscript – Spot the
difference
Tab

• Features – 6 lines instead of 5 – one for each string (bottom

line = lowest string IN TERMS OF PITCH (Meaning tab is a
mirror of the guitar fretboard)

• Numbers on the lines = fret placement on the guitar

• Barlines, but no rhythm – guitar players are lazy and smelly

 Scales – G major scale – 1 octave

2 4 5
2 3 5
3 5

Fingerings 2 4 1 2 4 1 3 4
 Scales – A minor scale – 1 octave

4 6 7
3 5 7
5 7

Fingerings 2 4 1 2 4 1 3 4
Tabs for assessment
Tabs for assessment
Assessment Task

2 Scales – One major, one minor – Can start anywhere on the

fretboard

At least one tab from the assessment tabs

- Clarity
- Tone
- Correct fingering (For the scales)
- Consistent tempo