Guitar tab and staff paper
Combined notation and tab — a treble staff sitting above six-line guitar tab on every system, lined up bar for bar.
How to print your tab + staff paper
- Choose your layout. Set the number of staves per page and the paper size (US Letter or A4) in the options above.
- Make the paper. Press “Make paper” to generate your sheet — it appears instantly, rendered right in your browser.
- Print or download. Print it straight away, or download a print-ready PDF or PNG. It is free, with no sign-up.
About guitar tab and staff paper
Writing standard notation and tab together is the clearest way to capture a guitar part: the staff shows the rhythm and pitch, and the tab underneath shows exactly where to play it. Each system here pairs a five-line treble staff with a six-line tab, joined at the left and barred through both, so the two always line up. It is the format most guitar method books and transcriptions use.
Tab + staff paper — frequently asked questions
Why write tab and staff together?
The staff gives you rhythm and pitch; the tab shows the exact string and fret. Together they remove any ambiguity — you can read the timing from the top and the fingering from the bottom.
Are the staff and tab aligned?
Yes — each system joins a treble staff to a six-line tab at the left edge, with bar lines running through both so notes and tab numbers stay lined up.
Is it free to print?
Yes, free to print and download as a PDF with no sign-up.