Lately, there have been some instances where I've been writing music and wanted to use Guitar Pro 6 to build tab sheets without the standard notation. In other words, I wanted to display tabs only.
But I just had no idea how to do it.
And surprisingly, there isn't a lot of documentation online.
But after a little exploration of the Guitar Pro 6 software I was able to figure it out, and it's nothing if not quick and painless.
I'll show you the process in step-by-step detail via the following video:
How to remove standard notation in Guitar Pro 6
Step by Step
Step #1
Start with a tab sheet, like you normally would.
Start with a tab sheet like you normally would.
Step #2
On the menu bar select TRACK then click PROPERTIES (F6 is the shortcut)
Select "track" from the menu bar, then click "properties."
Step #3
In the following window, under STAVES, uncheck STANDARD and click OK.
Uncheck "standard" then click "ok."
Step #4
You should now see only a tab line, as in the following screenshot:
You should now have only tabs displayed.
Other Resources
Guitar Pro 6 is a powerful program with a lot of features and capability. If you have other questions about using it, or just want to explore the software further, I'd refer you to the following links:
You can download Guitar Pro 6 onto a Windows, Mac or Linux machine, as well as most smartphones, tablets and mobile devices.
The trial version isn't limited in time, though is limited in terms of functionality.
Saving, as well as the import/export features are disabled. Likewise, the guitar selection for playback is limited to just a few options, whereas the full version has a ton of different instruments to choose from.
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If only there was a way to globally turn on/off standard/tab/stave for all instruments in program settings. That would be a huge time saver! Oh, we could do that in GP5!
Is there a way to have standard or slash notation shown on certain sections of the song but not others? For example, I’m trying to use slash notation on the chorus of a song because it’s the only part that isn’t finger picked but I don’t want to show slash notation for everything.
Brandon – not that I know of for GP6. Which version are you using?
Any idea how to do this with keyboard/piano tabs, to type in numerical tablature instead of notes? I remember in guitar pro 5 I could type numbers for the tablature for notes instead of trying to transcribe it, I also can’t figure out how to tab sharps/flats notes when tabbing keyboard/piano notes.
Hey Joe – it should be the same for piano. Are you trying to transcribe piano/sheet music to guitar tabs? Sorry if I’m misunderstanding your question.
Any idea how to do this in GP7? Thanks for the help!
Hey Alexander – it’s under the “Track” tab on the right sidebar. Here’s a screenshot:
Nice, thanks for the advice! Do you know of a way to remove it after the file has been created. For example, you download a gp file for a song that has the part tabbed and written in standard notation. How would you go about removing the standard notation then? I really appreciate your help!
Sure thing – I would just upload the downloaded file into GP7 and then see if you can turn it off, then save the file again.
ahh I just had to open up he inspector haha. Thanks again!
Love You Pal, tnx for this tip.!
But after removing the stave the tab shows weird vertical lines how to get rid of them?
Are you talking about the lines underneath the notes? Those are to indicate the timing of each note (half, quarter, eight, etc.).
yes how do i remove them i need a clean tab just for viewing
In GP7, click File – Stylesheet – then click the Notation tab.
From there, under “Position in Tablature” mark Voice 1 and Voice 2 as “hidden.”
Does this answer your question? Let me know.
THANK YOU SO SO MUCH THIS HELPED ME IMMENSELY!!!!!!
You sir – are a legend!
THANK U SO MUUUUCH!!!!!!
Thank you!
Does anyone know how to remove a chord name (above the staff) once you have put it in? I have tried everything. I can change it, but I can’t remove it. But now I’m so confused I’m not even sure how to change it anymore. Thanks!!
Are you working with GP6 or GP7?
Perfect, thanks 🙂
You bet, Marc.
Unfortunately We have do that thing in all tabs. Press the F6, uncheck the standard notation and don’t forget to save the tab later, after completing this process. This is very boring. I have more than 30 thousand tabs. I will die but did’t finish hiding this standards. LMAO
You might have to clarify this one, bud. Don’t die.