Guitar Scribble is a free online guitar tab creator and editor, and it writes bass tabs, ukulele tabs, and 7-string tabs too. No rhythm entry required. Upon (PDF/PNG) export, lines will appear solid for quality printing and display.
Quick Guide: Click to set cursor • Type 0-9 for frets. Letters are also allowed in TAB • Spacebar adds a blank column (space) at the cursor • Backspace to delete • Arrow keys to move •
Symbols: Select notes, then click buttons to add hammer-ons, slides, bends, pre-bends, vibratos, harmonics, or palm mutes (P.M.). Most buttons cycle through options (click repeatedly). •
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♪ Add Chord
Enter chord name (e.g., Am, C#m7, Bb):
Section Label
Label this line (e.g., Verse, Chorus, Intro, Solo, Bridge):
Text Note
Placement
Size
Color
Heads up: “Above” can overlap picking marks, bends, or chord names on the top line. Pick a clear column, or use “Below.”
Song Structure
Marks are placed above the staff at the cursor position. Pick the same mark again to move it below the staff (handy under an ending bracket); a third pick removes it. You can also tap a placed mark to delete it.
Navigation marks
Repeat signs
Ending brackets (volta)
Select a range of columns first, or the bracket will run from the cursor to the next bar line.
Custom Tuning
Enter the note for each string, from the highest (top line) to the lowest.