Each block of six characters represents a chord (or a single note, if that be the case). The left-most character specifies the fret on the 6th ("top" or "low E") string. The commonly seen 'x' (meaning string not played) is replaced with a dot (.). The strings descend going toward the right of the symbol; the numbers refer to the fret on that string. For example, an Am6 ("A minor 6th") would be shown as 5.455. Read the "charts" from top to bottom, left to right. Here are some simple examples:
Strings: EADGBE ================= C Major: .32010 G7: 320001 Bm9: ..7779 |
KEY
| 0 = open string | 0 = 10th fret (fret # is underlined) |
| LABEL: = section label (colon after LABEL) | :LABEL = go to LABEL: (colon before LABEL) |
 = start of measure |
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The interpretations are simple and straight-forward and merely represent my attempt to remember how to play them. I have no idea whether anyone is notating chord melodies in this manner, and I don't know whether this page has benefit to anyone but me. But please feel free to contact me with corrections, suggestions, or feedback. -Michael Cooley