Generate Playable Guitar Tablature from Notes
Calculate optimal string and fret positions for any musical melody. Minimizes awkward hand stretches and supports standard and alternate tunings with capo adjustments.
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Grand Staff Music Notation (Treble & Bass Staves)
Guitar Tab GeneratorC major • 4/4 • 120 BPM
Guitar Tablature & Fretboard Position Solver
Guitar Tuning:
Capo:
Interactive Guitar Fretboard:
e
B
G
D
A
E
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
Standard ASCII Tablature:
e|--------------------------------| B|--------------------------------| G|--------------------------------| D|--------------------------------| A|--------------------------------| E|--------------------------------|
Ready to export your processed arrangement:
How to Use Guitar Tab Generator
Complete Illustrated Guide →- Import a MIDI melody or enter note events.
- Select your guitar tuning (Standard, Drop D, DADGAD, Open G, Open D, Half-Step Down).
- Set capo position if desired (0 to 7th fret).
- Click "Generate Tablature" to solve optimal fret and string fingerings.
- Copy the ASCII tab or export as a printable PDF.
Key Capabilities
- Ergonomic hand-stretch minimization algorithm
- Support for 6 standard and alternate guitar tunings
- Capo offset calculator
- Interactive fretboard visualizer highlighting fingering positions
Technical Specifications & Acoustic Limitations
Score engraving and notation conversions adhere to standard MusicXML and vector rendering specifications. Fretboard assignments and staff layouts follow standard tuning and heuristic voice leading; you can adjust note positions or fret selections directly on the visual display.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why can the same pitch be played on different strings?↓
On a guitar, a pitch like C4 can be played on String 2 (1st fret) or String 3 (5th fret). Our solver picks the position that requires the least hand jumping between consecutive notes.
Input & Output Formats
Supported Inputs:
MIDI (.mid)Audio TranscriptionNote Events
Supported Outputs:
ASCII TablatureVector PDF TabMusicXML Tab
DAW Compatibility: Ableton, FL Studio, Logic Pro, Cubase, MuseScore, Sibelius.
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