tablature

Also known as tabulature, finger notation, tab

thumb|300px|right|Example of numeric vihuela tablature from the book "Orphenica Lyra" by [[Miguel de Fuenllana (1554). Red numerals (original) mark the vocal part.]]

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Commons category: Tablatures

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Contents

Etymology
History
Concepts
Types of tablature
Guitar and bass tablature
French lute tablature
German lute tablature
Computer programs for writing tablatures
Legal issues
Rise of legal guitar tablature sites
Mxtabs.net
Guitar Tab Universe
OLGA.net
See also
References
External links

thumb|300px|right|Example of numeric vihuela tablature from the book "Orphenica Lyra" by [[Miguel de Fuenllana (1554). Red numerals (original) mark the vocal part.]]

Tablature (or tab for short) is a form of musical notation indicating instrument fingering or the location of the played notes rather than musical pitches.