Instruments and Tuning

The guitar tab editor adapts to different stringed instruments and tunings. Setting the right instrument and tuning before you start transcribing ensures that fret numbers are accurate and the display looks realistic.

Instrument Bar

A strip above the tab shows: instrument icon, display name (e.g., “Electric Guitar”), tuning preset name, tuning notes (e.g., “EADGBe”), and capo position (if set). Tap the gear icon to open the instrument configuration panel.

Instruments

Choose from three instrument families in the tab editor header:

• Electric Guitar — 6, 7, or 8 strings, fret range 0—24, treble clef
• Bass — 4, 5, or 6 strings, fret range 0—24, bass clef
• Ukulele — 4 strings only, fret range 0—17, treble clef

Tuning Presets

Guitar 6-string (9 presets)

• Standard (EADGBE), Drop D, DADGAD, Open G, Open D, Half Step Down, Full Step Down, Open E, Open A

Guitar 7-string (2 presets)

• Standard (BEADGBE), Drop A

Guitar 8-string (1 preset)

• Standard (F#BEADGBE)

Bass 4-string (3 presets)

• Standard (EADG), Drop D, Half Step Down

Bass 5-string (1 preset)

• Standard (BEADG)

Bass 6-string (1 preset)

• Standard (BEADGC)

Ukulele 4-string (3 presets)

• Standard (GCEA), Baritone (DGBE), Low G

Selecting a Preset

Open Instrument Settings from the tab editor header, choose your instrument type and string count, then pick a tuning preset from the list. The tab staff updates immediately to reflect the new string configuration.

Tip: If you use a non-standard tuning, you can create a Custom Tuning by adjusting each string individually from the same settings panel.