Q&A for How to Write Guitar Tablature

When I tab, I play by ear, then write it down. If you have sheet music, remember every fret goes up one-half step. Think of a piano. There is no black key between B and C. Same for E and F. In those instances, it is only necessary to go up one fret instead of two to go up a note.

It depends whether you are reading from sheet music or tabs. When you are reading from tabs, just play the fret which number matches the number on the tab. When you are reading from sheet music, just try to find the position that's most comfortable to reach all the notes.

It depends on what website/editor/program you are using. Some use a simple 'import file' while others require a whole mound of HTML.

Key signatures are not typically notated directly in guitar tablature. This is because tablature is primarily concerned with the fret numbers on the guitar, rather than the specific pitches of the notes. However, there are a few ways to indicate the key signature of a piece of music when using tablature. Include the key signature in the title or notes section of the tablature. This is a simple and effective way to let the player know the key of the song. Use accidentals to indicate sharp or flat notes. This is more common for tablature that includes standard notation above the tab staff.