Easy Guitar Tabs for Beginners
Learn popular melodies on a single guitar string. No chords, no strumming, no music theory — just press one fret at a time and follow along.
16 free tabs available — no signup required to start
How one-string guitar tabs work
A one-string guitar tab is the simplest form of guitar tablature. Each number represents a fret on a single string — you press it, pluck, and move on. No complicated chord shapes, no strumming patterns to master.
Our interactive tabs highlight each note as it plays, so you can follow at your own pace. Use the 0.5× speed button to slow down any song until you have it down.
Easy guitar tabs — all songs
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Baby Shark
Pinkfong
Eye of the Tiger
Survivor
Fast Car
Tracy Chapman
Feel Good Inc.
Gorillaz
In The End
Linkin Park
Iron Man
Black Sabbath
Love Yourself
Justin Bieber
See You Again
Wiz Khalifa
Shape of You
Ed Sheeran
Smoke On The Water
Deep Purple
T.N.T.
AC/DC
Twinkle Twinkle
Traditional
We Will Rock You
Queen
Where Is My Mind
Pixies
Wicked Game
Chris Isaak
You're Beautiful
James Blunt
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Frequently asked questions
What is an easy guitar tab?
An easy guitar tab is a simplified notation showing which fret to press on a single string. Instead of reading music notes, you follow numbers — 0 means open string, 1 means first fret, 2 means second fret, and so on. No music theory needed.
Can a complete beginner learn guitar tabs?
Yes. One-string guitar tabs are the easiest way to start. You only use one finger at a time on one string. Most people can play their first recognizable melody in under 10 minutes.
Do I need an acoustic or electric guitar?
Either works. All these tabs are designed for any guitar — acoustic, classical, or electric. The fret numbers are the same regardless of your guitar type.
What is the difference between a guitar tab and guitar chords?
Guitar chords require pressing multiple strings at once — which is hard for beginners. Tabs show you one note at a time on one string, making them much simpler to start with.
How do I read a one-string guitar tab?
Read the numbers left to right. Each number is a fret position on your guitar string. Press that fret, pluck the string, then move to the next number. Our interactive player highlights each note as it plays so you can follow along visually.