Guitar Tabs are a six line staff that graphically represents the guitar fingerboard, with the top line indicating the highest sounding string (high E) and the bottom line indicating the (Low E) string.
E----------------- <- High E 1st string
B----------------- 2nd string
G----------------- 3rd string
D----------------- 4th string
A----------------- 5th string
E ---------------- <- Low E 6th string
By placing a number on the appropriate line, the string and fret of any note can be indicated.
Example: 5th Fret 5th String (A) would be a D note.
E----------------- <- High E
B-----------------
G-----------------
D-----------------
A------5----------
E ---------------- <- Low E
The number 0 represents an open string. The 0's mean that string is played [open] (no fingers)
Example: 4th String Played Open (D) and 3rd String (G) Played Open with no fingers.
E----------------- <- High E
B-----------------
G-----0-----------
D-----0-----------
A-----------------
E ---------------- <- Low E