The Headless Cross Tab Page Ledgend of Symbols ---------------------- e <-1st string {{High e string} ---------------------- B <-2nd string ---------------------- D <-3rd string ---------------------- G <-4th string ---------------------- A <-5th string ---------------------- E <-6th string {{Low E string} [p] [f] [m] Dynamic Marks p=piano (soft) f=forte (hard) m=mezzo (moderately) EXAMPLES: [mf] moderately hard [ff] very hard [ppp] very soft [mf>>p] from moderately hard to soft --7^(9)[rm h]11`-- Right Hand Hammer Onn Bend the string at the fret indicated to the tone of the secondary note, then with your right hand, use a finger, [rm] to hammer [h] the fret indicated following the "h". In this sample, bend the string at the 7th fret to the tone of the 9th fret, then with your right middle finger "hammer" or tap, the string on the fret indicated. In this case, the 11th fret, then release the 11th fret {`}. ri=right index finger rm=right middle finger rr=right ring finger rp=right pinky finger ---5h7-- Hammer On. Play the first note as normal, then strike the higher note. --7p5-- Pull Off. Play the first note normally, then pull your finger off the higher note, sounding the second note. --5^(7)-- Bend Up. Play the first note normally, then bend the string so that the sound of the second note matches the fret indicated by the parenthesied () note. --(7`5)-- Pre Bend (Early Tabs) A pre bend is a note that is bent on the string (On my early tabs) indicated and to the tone indicated by the 1st note written, but ast the fret location of the 2nd note written, followed by the "`".It also indicates that the pre bend is released down to that note. --(^5{7}`5)-- Pre Bend (Newer Tabs) The note played at the fret shown (the 1st number in the bracket is bent(^) to the position indicated by number in the {} bracket and then released (`) to the original note. This release does no always follow a Pre Bend. I changed it to this method because I thought it made more sense. --5/7-- Slide Up Play the first note and slide your finger up to the second note indicated. --7\5-- Slide Down Play the first note indicated, then slide your finger down to the second note on the notation --(7)\-5- Ghost Slide There are times when a "volumed in", (vp in) note has no true beginning, ie, Into the Void, Cross Purposes Live. Basically, begin the slide at the note enclosed in the parentheses and slide down to the second note. It's a guess as to the beginning of the slide. The slide can be up or down the fret board. --(5\)-7- Ghost Slide Opposite of the above. Begin the slide at the note the parenthesis, and slide up or down to the note indicated. --x-x-- Muted string A note with no numeric equivelant that is played by muting the string(s) indicated and playing or the string(s). --(xx)-- Ghost Mute Same as above, however the ghost notes are often fills that happen quickly in a song. --7~-- Vibrato Play the note indicated and quickly "wiggle" your finger to create a quick wavering sound. The sound should be about 1/8 step up and down. -5^(7~)- Bent Note Play the first note then bend the string to the second note indicated, and use vibrato on the bent note. ----- ----- --7-- --7-- --5-- ----- u Up Stroke Play the chord or note indicated and stroke from the "e" string ----- ----- --7-- --7-- --5-- ----- d Down Stroke Play the chord or note indicated and stroke the strings from the "E" string down. -5h7p5h7p5h7p5- Trill (Early Tabs) A series of quickly played hammer on and pull offs at the notes indicated. An essential part of Tony's hot style!! -(2h4 tr~~~~)- Trill (Newer Tabs) Same as above, but I changed it after 14 Sept 97. It saves space while transcribing, and is more descriptive. {..pm..} Palm Mute Play the notes indicated but with your pick hand, slightly mute the notes with the palm or edge of your hand. Another essential to Tony's style!! {..vp in..} Volumn Pedal IN Use a volumn pedal and play the note or chord indicated so that you have a "fade in" effect by slowly increasing the volume. {..vp out..} Volumn Pedal OUT Opposite of the above. Decrease the volume to create a fading sound. ----- --2-- --2-- --2-- --0-- ----- {ss} Slow Strum A chord that when played is strummed so that individual notes are distinguishable, but still has the body and sound of a chord. * Asterix Nothing played--just a symbol to help you follow a progression of notes that might otherwise be confusing (for example: arpegio playing). --7[~\3]-- Tremolo Down Using your tremolo bar, bend the note to the sound of the second note indicated. --7[~/9]-- Tremolo Up Opposite of the above. -----x- ----x-- ---7--- --7---- -5----- ------- Arpegio A chord that each note in the chord is played individually, giving a melodic effect. Sometimes an arpegio is played quickly, but not always. [9] Harmonic Note A note played so that the string is lightly touched with your fret hand and picked so that a harmonic "ring" is played. As I transcribe songs, I find that Tony's style also changes. As I find new ways he uses his axe, I'll add them to this page. If you have any questions, please feel free to e-mail me at sgtalexander@juno.com. Have fun! Mike