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Topic: Probably a simple question

Hi im new at playing guitar but this is a wonderful site helps me alot with easy beginner songs but also intros on some songs i love.
So i got around to trying out Queen - Don't stop me now and find this on tabs
G--12b----12b(12)--10-|--12b---12b---12b(12) 10-|--12--10--9--10---X------|
What does the b stand for (example 12b)  and what does the () stand for examle: 12b(12)  x is open string and pure numbers doesnt need explaining.

Happy new guy thanks you in advance smile

2 Reply by danspr (edited by danspr 2008-06-12 15:56:35)

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Re: Probably a simple question

The B stands for bend, in which case you bend the string forward or backward in order to increase the pitch of the sound that you are producing. This is done by the wavelengths becomeing longer and creating more vibration.
THe numbers in the perenthises means that you should return to that fret after the bend.
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Re: Probably a simple question

hi hawthorne,

x usually means do not play the string. ( but I think on tabs it might mean to mute?)

Sometimes with tabs you have got chords shown so you will play the chord rather than just playing single notes.

0 on tabs means to play a note open


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Re: Probably a simple question

Now i know. Thanks big_smile
yes the X 0 mixed those up