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What it is

Guitar Tab Maker is a free browser-based editor for writing guitar tablature from scratch, one fret at a time. Its six-line grid accepts fret numbers from 0 to 24, and multiple notes can be placed in one column to form chords. Tuning presets include Standard, Drop D, DADGAD, Open G, and Eb Standard; users can set tempo in BPM. Notes can be marked with hammer-ons, pull-offs, slides, bends, or dead notes, while columns support whole, half, quarter, eighth, and sixteenth note values. The editor displays standard notation alongside the tab and plays the tab with sound. You can paste a six-line ASCII tab to continue editing, then download ASCII text or MIDI, or print a PDF containing notation and tablature. It works in modern browsers on Mac, Windows, Linux, and phones without installation. The page says tabs remain in the browser rather than being uploaded. Users enter the notes themselves; the tool does not generate them with AI. It does not export Guitar Pro files.

Spec sheet

What it does
Browser editor for building six-string guitar tablature one fret at a time, with notation preview and playback.Read 14 Oct 2026 · notagen.ai
Purpose
A free in-browser editor for writing guitar tablature from scratch, one fret at a time.Read 29 Sep 2026 · notagen.ai
Privacy
The page says the tool runs in the browser and tabs are not uploaded to a server.Read 29 Sep 2026 · notagen.ai
Access and support
It works in modern browsers on Mac, Windows, Linux and phones, needs no installation, and the page lists [email protected].Read 29 Sep 2026 · notagen.ai
AI use
The maker does not generate notes with AI; users write every note themselves.Read 29 Sep 2026 · notagen.ai
App-store availability
Upbeat Studio's comparison records NotaGen as absent from both the Apple App Store and Google Play.Read 14 Oct 2026 · upbeat.studio
ASCII export
Tabs can be downloaded as plain six-line text with technique letters.Read 14 Oct 2026 · notagen.ai
Audio accuracy limit
The MP3 converter works best on solo clean guitar and is less accurate on full mixes because it does not separate instruments.Read 14 Oct 2026 · notagen.ai
Chords
Multiple notes can be stacked in one column to create chords.Read 14 Oct 2026 · notagen.ai
Community criticism
A VI-Control reviewer alleged that one output copied passages resembling Bach's Goldberg Variations and lacked coherent development.Read 14 Oct 2026 · vi-control.net
Community praise
A Hacker News commenter said generated pieces could sometimes sound convincingly human in structure, harmony and progression.Read 14 Oct 2026 · news.ycombinator.com
Converter model
The MP3 converter uses Spotify's basic-pitch model, filters 70–1400 Hz and assigns frets across standard EADGBE tuning.Read 14 Oct 2026 · notagen.ai
Data collection
The privacy policy lists account, payment, user-input, device, IP, location and interaction data as potentially collected.Read 14 Oct 2026 · notagen.ai
Editing grid
Users enter fret numbers from 0 to 24 on a six-line grid and move between cells with arrow keys.Read 14 Oct 2026 · notagen.ai
Exports
Tabs can be downloaded as ASCII text or MIDI, or printed as a PDF with notation and tablature.Read 29 Sep 2026 · notagen.ai
Guitar Pro limitation
The maker does not export Guitar Pro files.Read 14 Oct 2026 · notagen.ai
Import
Standard six-line ASCII tabs can be pasted into the editor for further editing.Read 14 Oct 2026 · notagen.ai
Independent pricing check
Upbeat Studio listed monthly plans of $9 for 120 credits, $19 for 280 credits and $49 for 700 credits for the broader NotaGen service.Read 14 Oct 2026 · upbeat.studio
Installation
There is no downloadable or native app; the tool runs directly in a browser.Read 14 Oct 2026 · notagen.ai
Limit: classical focus
TechBullion said the generator is centered on classical and Baroque/Romantic styles rather than jazz or modern pop.Read 14 Oct 2026 · techbullion.com
Limit: dense audio
TechBullion advised that dense multi-instrument recordings require substantial manual cleanup and are not publication-ready automatically.Read 14 Oct 2026 · techbullion.com
Limit: drum transcription
Upbeat Studio reported that NotaGen's drum transcription quantizes hits to sixteenth notes at one dynamic, simplifying very fast fills and triplets.Read 14 Oct 2026 · upbeat.studio
Limit: early interface
MusicTechHelper characterized the early browser demo as clunky and not ready for a large audience.Read 14 Oct 2026 · musictechhelper.com
LinkedIn technical description
A LinkedIn post described the research model as combining 1.6 million-piece pre-training, 9,000 curated works and reinforcement learning.Read 14 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
Maker date
The maker's About page is dated June 6, 2026.Read 14 Oct 2026 · notagen.ai
Maker identity
The About page identifies musician and algorithm engineer Steve Alexander as NotaGen's founder.Read 14 Oct 2026 · notagen.ai
MIDI export
The maker exports MIDI files containing pitches and timing.Read 14 Oct 2026 · notagen.ai
Notable limit
The maker does not export Guitar Pro (.gp) files.Read 29 Sep 2026 · notagen.ai
Notation and playback
The editor displays matching standard notation and plays back the tab with sound.Read 29 Sep 2026 · notagen.ai
PDF output
Browser printing produces an A4 PDF combining notation and tablature.Read 14 Oct 2026 · notagen.ai
Playback
Written notes are rendered as standard notation and played back with guitar sound.Read 14 Oct 2026 · notagen.ai
Praise: accessibility
TechBullion praised the product as free, browser-based and requiring no installation, while covering generation and conversion tools.Read 14 Oct 2026 · techbullion.com
Praise: educational use
MusicTechHelper described the early tool as impressive and potentially useful for teachers creating lesson material and student projects.Read 14 Oct 2026 · musictechhelper.com
Praise: style control
TechBullion reported that period and composer-style conditioning produced noticeably different harmonic and rhythmic character.Read 14 Oct 2026 · techbullion.com
Privacy architecture
The guitar-tab maker states that work stays in the browser and is not uploaded.Read 14 Oct 2026 · notagen.ai
Public model licence
The separate ElectricAlexis NotaGen repository is publicly available under the MIT licence.Read 14 Oct 2026 · github.com
Public model setup
That repository documents Conda with Python 3.10, PyTorch 2.3.0, CUDA 11.8, Accelerate and Optimum installation.Read 14 Oct 2026 · github.com
Public model training
The repository describes pre-training on 1.6 million musical pieces, fine-tuning on about 9,000 classical compositions and CLaMP-DPO reinforcement learning.Read 14 Oct 2026 · github.com
Related audio converter
NotaGen's MP3 converter accepts MP3, WAV and M4A guitar recordings and returns ASCII tab plus MIDI.Read 14 Oct 2026 · notagen.ai
Related integrations
The page says exported MIDI can be opened in a DAW or notation program; it does not name specific integrations.Read 29 Sep 2026 · notagen.ai
Rhythm
Each column can use whole, half, quarter, eighth or sixteenth note values.Read 14 Oct 2026 · notagen.ai
Security disclosure
The privacy policy says no security measure is impenetrable and electronic transmissions may not be secure in transit.Read 14 Oct 2026 · notagen.ai
System requirements
It requires only a modern browser and works on Mac, Windows, Linux, ChromeOS and phones.Read 14 Oct 2026 · notagen.ai
Tab conversion
The tab converter accepts ASCII, Guitar Pro, MusicXML and MIDI files and performs parsing locally in the browser.Read 14 Oct 2026 · notagen.ai
Tab grid
The editor uses a six-line grid and accepts fret numbers from 0 to 24.Read 29 Sep 2026 · notagen.ai
Tab rhythm limit
Plain ASCII tabs lack duration data, so the converter assigns one selected note value to every column.Read 14 Oct 2026 · notagen.ai
Techniques
The editor supports hammer-ons, pull-offs, slides, bends and dead notes.Read 14 Oct 2026 · notagen.ai
Techniques and rhythm
Notes can be marked with hammer-ons, pull-offs, slides, bends or dead notes, and columns support whole, half, quarter, eighth and sixteenth note values.Read 29 Sep 2026 · notagen.ai
Terms and ownership
The terms say NotaGen does not claim ownership of user input or output and assigns any acquired output rights to the user.Read 14 Oct 2026 · notagen.ai
Tunings
Presets include Standard, Drop D, DADGAD, Open G and Eb Standard.Read 14 Oct 2026 · notagen.ai
Tunings and tempo
It offers Standard, Drop D, DADGAD, Open G and Eb Standard tuning presets, and lets you set tempo in BPM.Read 29 Sep 2026 · notagen.ai
Who it is for
The maker is aimed at people who already know a guitar part and want to write it down, such as for a riff, lesson or musical idea.Read 29 Sep 2026 · notagen.ai

Plans and prices

Free Free Unlimited browser editing · no account · no credits · ASCII, MIDI and PDF export Read 14 Oct 2026 · notagen.ai

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Free to use with no account, credits, or watermarks.
  • Supports multiple tunings and common playing techniques.
  • Displays standard notation and plays tabs back.
  • Exports ASCII, MIDI, and printable PDF.

Limits

  • Does not export Guitar Pro files.
  • Does not record audio.
  • Users must write every note themselves.

Who it suits

This editor suits guitarists who already know a part and want to write it down, such as for a riff, lesson, or musical idea. It is also suited to users who want to edit or export tablature in a browser without installing software.

Guitar Tab Maker in depth

Read the full write-up

Guitar Tab Maker is a free browser editor for writing guitar parts as tablature, with matching standard notation and playback. It suits players who already know what they want to play and need a simple way to write it down. Its strongest case is a no-cost workflow from note entry to useful exports; it is a poor fit for automated transcription or Guitar Pro files.

Overview

The six-line grid accepts fret numbers from 0 to 24, and notes can be stacked in a column to form chords. That makes the editor a focused place to record a riff, lesson example or musical idea without installing software. It will not turn a recording or prompt into music: users enter every note themselves, and the maker does not generate notes with AI.

Matching standard notation and sound playback make the result more useful than a fret sequence alone. You can paste a standard six-line ASCII tab to continue editing it, then download ASCII text or MIDI, or print a PDF containing both notation and tablature. The key compatibility gap is Guitar Pro:.gp export is not supported.

Key features

Write and shape guitar parts

Tuning presets cover Standard, Drop D, DADGAD, Open G and Eb Standard, and tempo is adjustable in BPM. Notes can be marked with hammer-ons, pull-offs, slides, bends or dead notes; columns support whole, half, quarter, eighth and sixteenth note values. Together, these controls let a player capture common techniques and rhythmic distinctions without moving to a broader arrangement tool.

Continue, play back and export

ASCII import is useful when a part already exists in a plain-text tab and needs further editing. Playback gives a way to hear the written part, while MIDI export can carry it into a DAW or notation program. PDF output combines standard notation and tablature for printing, and ASCII remains an uncomplicated text format. There is no audio recording, so this is for writing down a part rather than capturing a performance.

The maker says the tool runs in the browser and tabs are not uploaded to a server, a practical privacy advantage for users keeping unfinished ideas local. Sharing or publishing is supported, although no particular service integrations are identified.

Pricing

The Free plan costs nothing. It requires no account, uses no credits and adds no watermarks, so there is no seat count or quota to manage. There is no free trial because the product is free to use. This is a strong fit for occasional writers and students who need the core editor and exports without a recurring charge.

The trade-off is capability, not a lower paid tier: the maker does not export Guitar Pro files and does not record audio. If either is central to your workflow, a zero-cost plan does not solve that limitation.

Platforms

Guitar Tab Maker runs on the web and is supported on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android. It works in modern browsers on computers and phones and needs no installation. That broad browser reach is convenient when switching devices, while the editor remains dependent on a browser rather than a dedicated installed application.

Who it's for

This is best for guitarists who already know a riff, lesson passage or other part and want to notate it, hear it back and export it. The tuning presets, technique markings and notation view serve writers who want more than plain fret numbers, without requiring a larger composition environment. It is not the right choice for someone seeking automatic transcription, audio recording or Guitar Pro compatibility.

Pros and cons

Pros: The editor is free to use without an account, credits or watermarks, making it easy to start and keep a small writing workflow cost-free.

Pros: Tab and standard notation, playback, ASCII import, and ASCII, MIDI and PDF output cover several useful stages from drafting to sharing or printing.

Pros: The browser-based workflow works across desktop and phone platforms without installation, and tabs are not uploaded to a server.

Cons: Every note must be entered by the user, so it will not transcribe a recording or generate a part with AI.

Cons: No Guitar Pro export limits compatibility for players whose collaborators or existing workflow depend on.gp files.

Cons: There is no audio recording, so the editor cannot capture a played performance.

Alternatives

See the Guitar Tab Software directory for a broader comparison. Choose Cesure if AI transcriptions matter: its free plan includes five per month and three saved scores, with unlimited version history. TabMaker is another free option across web and mobile, though its free plan uses local browser storage without cloud backup and may limit ads or features.

Guitar Tabs X is worth considering if you want an Android, iOS, macOS or Windows app; its free plan provides basic functionality, with Pro pricing shown in app stores. Pick Soundslice if scan-based work is more relevant: its free plan includes unlimited slices but limits scans to two pages per month, one page and 32 bars per scan.

Guitar2Tabs is the alternative for demo transcription, allowing unlimited demos of up to 20 seconds each and PDF downloads on its free plan. TablEdit is a paid alternative with a free trial and a lifetime registration option. TuxGuitar is a free guitar tablature editor for Android, Linux, macOS and Windows. Noterix is a web and Windows alternative whose Pro plan adds cloud storage, sync, publishing, sharing and collaborators.

Verdict

Choose Guitar Tab Maker if you already know the guitar part and want to write, hear and export it without paying or installing an app. Its combination of tab, standard notation, playback and several export formats is a useful package for a focused editor. Look elsewhere if you need automated transcription, audio recording or Guitar Pro files.

Verdict

Guitar Tab Maker provides a focused way to write, hear, and export guitar parts in a browser. Choose another format if you need Guitar Pro export or audio recording.

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