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  • can-you-add-a-song-for-me

    Can you add a song for me?

    All the tabs are contributed by users. We don't do the transcriptions ourselves. If you're interested in adding songs to Songsterr check the "Contributing Tabs" section below
  • i-found-the-wrong-tab-can-you-fix-it

    I found the wrong tab. Can you fix it?

    All tabs are contributed by users. We don't do the transcriptions ourselves. So errors and inaccurate or incomplete versions of transcriptions are possible. if you're interested in fixing the tab by yourself check the "Contributing Tabs" section below
  • the-tab-was-correct-now-its-wrong-can-you-fix-this

    The tab was correct. Now it's wrong. Can you fix this?

    Every Songsterr user can submit a new version of an existing tab and improve it. However, sometimes a new version may make the tab worse than it was. In such cases, you can report the issue, and we will roll back the new version if there is a problem. To do this, you need to use a desktop browser. Below the tab title, you'll find "Revised on: date" where the date is a link. Click the date, and you will see the list of revisions for the current song. Click the 'report' link below the last uploaded revision. Additionally you can access the previous version right away (click "Show full tab" in the right column "Before").
  • can-i-download-a-tab-for-offline-use

    Can I download a tab for offline use?

    Songsterr web app is an online-only service. Try our mobile apps instead. Both iOS and Android apps support offline mode.
  • error-sorry-this-content-has-been-removed

    Error: "Sorry this content has been removed"

    This means that at the moment we don't have licenses with the publisher of this artist. We are doing our best to get them.
  • revert-to-the-previous-version

    Revert to the previous version

    You can access the previous revisions of a tab by clicking the revision date below the song title. You'll have to use our web app for this.
  • how-to-delete-my-revision

    How to delete my revision?

    Below the tab title, you'll find "Revised on: date" where the date is a link. Click the date to see the list of revisions for the current song. Locate the trash can icon next to the last revision you created. Click the trash can icon and confirm the deletion. Note that you can only delete the last revision you created, and the deletion is permanent.
  • how-to-delete-my-tab

    How to delete my tab?

    Click the “Edit” button at the bottom right of the tab page to switch to Editor mode. Once in Editor mode, you'll see a trash can icon next to the tab title. Click the trash can icon and confirm the deletion. Note that you can only delete tabs you created. This action is permanent and cannot be undone.

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  • how-to-read-guitar-tabs

    How to read guitar tabs?

    Check out this page for a quick intro with examples. Click here to download this page in pdf.
  • how-to-read-drum-tabs

    How to read drum tabs?

    Click the icon with drum sticks below the tab title.
  • is-there-a-way-to-switch-tracks-automatically

    Is there a way to switch tracks automatically?

    In many songs, the part of one guitar is split across several tracks because different effects are applied (e.g., clean guitar - distortion guitar - clean guitar). With the Track Autoswitch feature, you don't need to switch tracks manually and interrupt your seamless guitar playing. To turn the feature on use the switch above the first track in the mixer panel. The feature is available only for desktop computers and mobile browsers.
  • how-to-mute-all-tracks

    How to mute all tracks?

    Most browsers allow users to mute the audio playing in one of the browser's tabs:
    • Google Chrome displays a little speaker icon on any browser tab that is currently playing audio. To mute the audio for a tab, right-click the tab and choose Mute site
    • Microsoft Edge. Simply click the audio icon or right-click the tab to choose Mute from the drop down menu.
    • Safari. Click the Audio button in the Smart Search field.
    • Firefox displays a speaker icon on the tab making noise, and you can click it to mute the audio of that tab without switching to it. You can also right-click the tab and choose Mute Tab.
    Check this article for more details.
  • do-you-support-lyrics-and-chords

    Do you support lyrics and chords?

    Chord signs and lyrics are added by transcribers. Unfortunately, not that many users add them. If chord signs and lyrics are present in transcription we do show them. We are thinking of ways to motivate users for better transcriptions.
  • i-hear-the-sound-but-dont-see-the-tab-for-it

    I hear the sound, but don't see the tab for it

    Most tabs on Songsterr have multiple tracks. You can switch between tracks using Mixer. Use the Instrument button (one right below Play) to switch to another track.
  • the-guitar-doesnt-sound-like-the-tab

    The guitar doesn't sound like the tab

    The song can be in a non-standard tuning. The tuning is shown near the beginning of the first measure.
  • i-play-piano-how-can-i-use-your-tabs

    I play piano. How can I use your tabs?

    Unfortunately, guitar tabs don't make much sense for piano and wind instrument players. Some tabs have tracks for these instruments but they're only useful if you want to learn how to play these parts on guitar. Adding traditional music notation might be something we'll consider working on in the future.
  • i-play-ukulele-how-can-i-use-your-tabs

    I play ukulele. How can I use your tabs?

    Unfortunately, we don't have many ukulele tabs and don't get many requests from ukulele players. We would recommend checking the pages of famous ukulele players, e.g. Israel Kamakawiwo'ole
  • tuning-how-can-i-change-the-pitch-of-a-tab

    Tuning: how can I change the pitch of a tab?

    You can change the sound pitch using the Pitch Shift button near the first measure of the song. This will not transpose the tab — just the audio.
  • which-percussion-and-drum-instruments-are-on-each-ledger-line

    Which percussion and drum instruments are on each ledger line?

    • Below bottom ledger line
      • Low Agogo (oval)
      • Long Whistle (oval)
    • On bottom ledger line
      • Vibraslap (oval)
      • Low Conga (oval)
      • High Agogo (oval)
      • Short Whistle (oval)
      • Mute Surdo (cross)
      • Open Surdo (oval)
    • Below the first line
      • Foot Hi-Hat (cross)
      • Mute High Conga (cross)
      • Open High Conga (oval)
      • Low Timbale (oval)
      • Cabasa (oval)
      • Mute Cuica (cross)
      • Open Cuica (oval)
    • On the first line
      • Bass Drum 2 (oval)
      • High Timbale (oval)
    • Above the first line
      • Bass Drum 1 (oval)
      • Maracas (oval)
    • On the second line
      • High Q (oval)
      • Very Low Tom (oval)
      • Slap (oval)
      • Low Bongo (oval)
    • Above the second line
      • Low Floor Tom 1 (oval)
      • Low Floor Tom 2 (oval)
      • Claves (oval)
    • On the third line
      • Mid Tom (oval)
      • Metronome Click (cross)
      • Metronome Bell (diamond)
      • High Bongo (oval)
    • Above the third line
      • Snare (oval)
      • Electric Snare (oval)
      • Sticks (slashed note)
      • Square Click (cross)
      • Side Stick Snare (cross)
      • Hand Clap (oval)
      • Tambourine (triangle)
      • Low Wood Block (triangle)
      • Rim Shot Snare (diamond)
    • Fourth line
      • High Tom (oval)
      • Scratch Push (cross)
      • Ride Edge (cross)
      • High Wood Block (triangle)
    • Above the fourth line
      • High Floor Tom (oval)
      • Low Cowbell (triangle)
    • Fifth line
      • Ride Cymbal (cross)
      • Ride Bell (diamond)
      • Cowbell (triangle)
      • Ride Edge (cross)
      • Ride Cymbal Choke (cross with dot)
    • Above the fifth line
      • Closed Hi-Hat (cross)
      • Open Hi-Hat (cross in a circle)
      • Medium Crash (bold cross)
      • Mute Triangle (cross)
      • Open Triangle (oval)
      • Half Hi-Hat (slashed circle)
      • High Cowbell (triangle)
      • Medium Crash Choke (bold cross with dot)
    • Sixth (extra upper) line
      • High Crash (bold cross)
      • Splash (cross)
      • Long Guiro (oval)
      • Shaker (oval)
      • Jingle Bell (oval)
      • Bell Tree (oval)
      • High Crash Choke (bold cross with dot)
      • Splash Choke (cross with dot)
    • Above the sixth (extra upper) line
      • Scratch Pull (cross)
      • China (bold cross with checkmark)
      • Short Guiro (oval)
      • Castanets (oval)
      • China Choke (bold cross with dot and checkmark)
  • shortcuts

    Shortcuts

    • Space - Play/Pause
    • Double click on beat - Play from beat
    • Backspace - Go to the beginning
    • Left/Right Arrow - Move the cursor backward/forward
    • Up/Down Arrow - Move the cursor line up/down
    • T - Show tracks
    • S - Change playback speed
    • L - Turn loop mode on/off
    • Shift + Right Arrow - Move the right boundary of the loop selection to the right
    • Shift + Left Arrow - Move the right boundary of the loop selection to the left
    • Alt + M - Turn solo mode on/off
    • M - Mute/unmute the current track
    • C - Turn count-in mode on/off
    • N - Turn metronome on/off
    • E - Turn Tab Editor on/off
    • P - Print
    • ESC - Close any popup panel like Search or FAQ

Songsterr iOS App

  • i-subscribed-by-mistake-can-i-have-a-refund

    I subscribed by mistake. Can I have a refund?

    Here are the steps to request a refund for an App Store purchase.
    We cannot make a refund from our side since your subscription is managed by iTunes.
  • my-active-paid-subscription-doesnt-work

    My active paid subscription doesn't work

    If you have an active paid subscription but for some reason, the app doesn't provide you full access do the following:
    1. Make sure that you have the latest version of the app.
    2. Tap the Restore Purchase button on the tab screen.
    3. Sign in with your Apple ID and password as many times as you are prompted to.
    4. If this doesn't help, send us an email from within the app. To do this, tap on the "?" button and then on the "Compose message" icon at the top right corner. This way we'll get some logs that will help us fix the problem.
  • how-can-i-cancel-my-subscription-unsubscribe

    How can I cancel my subscription (unsubscribe)?

    Follow this link on your iOS device and set Auto-Renewal to OFF to cancel your subscription. If it doesn't help try out the steps from this article.
  • i-paid-for-the-app-but-cant-sign-in

    I paid for the app but can't sign in

    This can happen if you are trying to sign in from the Songsterr app using your Apple ID. Actually you don't need to sign in to use the app. Your paid subscription is managed by Apple App Store — not Songsterr. Signing in is only needed to sync favorites between devices. If you don't have an account on Songsterr you need to sign up first.
  • can-i-use-tabs-offline

    Can I use tabs offline?

    Yes, the tracks that you open online are cached and will also work offline. You don't have to play the whole track to cache it for offline usage — just wait a few seconds for the audio to load.
  • can-i-use-my-songsterr-plus-subscription-on-my-computer

    Can I use my Songsterr Plus subscription on my computer?

    Yes, definitely. To use it just sign in with your Songsterr account on your computer. If you don't have a Songsterr account please sign up and create it in the app. This way it will be marked as paid. After this, you'll be able to sign in with your account on all platforms and access paid features.
  • i-bought-the-subscription-in-the-android-app-can-i-use-my-subscription-in-the-ios-app-as-well

    I bought the subscription in the Android App. Can I use my subscription in the iOS app as well?

    Yes, your subscription is valid for all platforms (web, iOS, and Android). To use it, simply sign in with your Songsterr account in the iOS app. If you don't have a Songsterr account, please sign up in the Android app. This will mark your account as paid. Afterward, you'll be able to sign in with your account on all platforms and access the paid features.
  • i-bought-a-onetime-purchase-of-premium-access-in-the-android-app-can-i-use-the-paid-features-in-the-ios-app-as-well

    I bought a one-time purchase of Premium access in the Android App. Can I use the paid features in the iOS app as well?

    Sorry, but the one-time purchase of Premium access was a separate offer specifically for the Android app. However, you can receive a one-month Songsterr premium subscription for free on both your computer and the Songsterr iOS app. Send us the Google Play receipt of your purchase to support@songsterr.com."

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Contributing tabs

  • how-can-i-add-a-new-tab

    How can I add a new tab?

    You can add a new tab via the New Tab button. On desktops the button is in the top toolbar. We have two options of adding a new tab to Songsterr:
    • Create a blank tab. You can start from scratch and later use the Songsterr Editor to create your tab. Or you can post a link to original on Youtube and Songsterr will try to generate tab via Songsterr AI within a few minutes. Later you can edit it using the Songsterr Editor.
    • Upload Guitar Pro file. If you have a Guitar Pro file, you can upload it directly.
  • can-i-fix-mistakes-in-tabs

    Can I fix mistakes in tabs?

    Sure. You can make either private or public edits using our Tab Editor. To turn on Tab Editor, press "E" or click the Editor icon (a sheet of paper with a pencil) in the bottom right corner.

    Also, you can edit tabs offline. You'll need to either buy Guitar Pro software or use a free TuxGuitar alternative. Below the tab title, you'll find "Revised on: date" where the date is a link. Click the date to see the list of revisions for the current song. You can download any revision, make improvements, and upload the updated version.
  • how-to-use-tab-editor

    How to use Tab Editor?

    Press E to activate the Tab Editor. To correct a note, simply click on it with the left mouse button. This action will open the context editing menu. You can navigate through notes using the arrow keys on your keyboard. Change a note by typing digits from 0 to 9, or delete it using the backspace key. Any corrections made will be saved automatically when you are signed in
  • can-i-get-in-trouble-for-copyright-infringement
    Absolutely no. Songsterr is 100% legal. We have licenses with original music creators and pay out almost half of our revenue as royalties. So, you can safely either transcribe the tab yourself or upload it from a third-party source.

Miscellaneous

  • why-are-you-posting-the-wrong-tabs

    Why are you posting the wrong tabs?

    All tabs are contributed by users. We don't do the transcriptions ourselves, so errors and inaccurate or incomplete versions of transcriptions are possible.
  • my-favorites-songs-are-gone

    My Favorites songs are gone!

    There is no way to restore favorites if you've used the app without signing in. Sign Up for a free Songsterr Account. And sign in from within the app to backup your favorites to our servers and prevent this problem from happening in the future.
  • can-i-organize-my-favorites-into-playlists-

    Can I organize my Favorites into playlists?

    Yes! You can organize songs from your Favorites into playlists (desktop only). Go to the “My Tabs” section and open the “Playlists” tab to create a playlist. Then, go to the “Favorites” tab, hover over a song, click the “+” button, and select the playlist to add the song.
  • the-sound-plays-a-second-behind-the-green-cursor

    The sound plays a second behind the green cursor

    Perhaps the reason is that you are using Bluetooth headphones or speaker. If so, try using wired headphones.
  • i-cant-remember-my-password

    I can't remember my password

    Use this link to reset your password.
  • how-can-i-delete-my-account

    How can I delete my account?

    Send us an email to support@songsterr.com and we'll delete your account and all your personal data at Songsterr.
  • is-there-any-way-to-see-the-old-drum-notation

    Is there any way to see the old drum notation?

    Yes, click this link to disable the new drum notation. If you want to switch back to the new drum notation click this link

Contact support

  • how-to-report-a-problem

    How to report a problem?

    For desktops: click here to record a screencast with your feedback (bug report, suggestion, etc) and add your voice comments
    • We'll ask you for a one-time screen and microphone access permission. No software installation is required.
    • The recording will securely go straight to us.
    Or use one of the emails or the form below.
  • how-can-i-contact-songsterr

    How can I contact Songsterr?

    Most issues can be quickly resolved by consulting our AI Assistant.

    If you need help from a fellow human, please use the form below.
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