The installation of Guitar Pro will ask you to accept the terms of the license of use and will allow you to select the setup directory of the software. The installation of Guitar Pro creates a shortcut to the software on the desktop as well as in the Start > Programs > Guitar Pro 4 menu of Windows.
Initial Startup: To start Guitar Pro, double click on the Guitar Pro shortcut on the desktop, or use the menu Start > Programs > Guitar Pro 4 > Guitar Pro 4. During the first strartup of Guitar Pro, you will have to: n Select the language you wish to use in Guitar Pro. You may change this choice later by using the Options > Language menu. The language chosen automatically sets the help language. However, you still have the choice to change it by using the Options > Help Language menu. n Enter you licence number. This licence number is either given with the software in its box, or sent to you by email according to your choice. Important: keep your licence number in a safe place, you will need it each time you will install Guitar Pro. n Set the MIDI parameters. Make sure to set it correctly, or else you will have no sound when using the software. You may change these parameters later by using the Options > MIDI Setup menu. n Finally, the software will ask you to register your licence online. This registration is highly advised, because it is needed to access the technical support, to download the free 4.x updates, and to be granted a special discount on future versions of Guitar Pro. If you deactivate the window which asks you to register your licence, you will still be able to access the registration procedure by using the Help > Register your Copy! menu.

Uninstall Guitar Pro:

In order to uninstall Guitar Pro, use the Start > All Programs > Guitar Pro 4 > Uninstall Guitar Pro 4 menu. Guitar Pro Updates: The Guitar Pro 4.x updates are free for the registered customers of the Guitar Pro 4 version. If you registered your licence on the web site, you will be notified by email of each update available. You may verify there is no update available by checking the Help > GP Online (check for new versions). To download the latest version of Guitar Pro, go to the Help Center, Registered Customers section. It is of no use to register each update. Some updates may replace the whole program. In this case, your settings will be erased, and you will be asked your licence number again. You can save your settings by making a backup of GPro400.ini in the /data directory before installing the new version, and then replacing the file installed by the one you backed up.

Key Signature Use the Bar > Key Signature menu to open the Key Signature window.
Select the key and the Mode (major or minor) of the score. If you do not know these information, you can leave the default value (C major), because they do not change the standard notation display. Click the OK button to continue. 3. Clef The clef (Bass or Treble) is automatically chosen from the Track Tuning 4. Time Signature Use the Bar > Time Signature menu to open the Time Signature window.

(guitar or bass).

Select the time signature of the partition (default value is 4/4). The time signature determines the number of beats in a bar. Click the OK button to continue.
5. Track Settings Use the Track > Properties [F6] menu to open the Track Properties window.
This window allows you to enter the Track Information Click the OK button to continue Audio parameters are set directly from the Mix Table to use, set the volume and the panoramic,. 6. Display Settings Set the Display Settings
like the name, the color, the tuning,.
. You can choose which MIDI instrument

to your liking.

Use the View > Vertical Scrolling and View > Horizontal Scrolling menus to set the scrolling mode. If you want to enter a single track, the vertical scrolling is best. However, for more tracks, the horizontal one is better. If you do not use the standard notation, you can remove it by using the Notation. View > Standard
You are now ready to Enter the Score

. You can Add New Tracks

II.1.2

Add Tracks

Guitar Pro handles up to 256 tracks at the same time. Tracks can be of two types: n Instrumental (guitar, bass, piano,.) n Percussion To insert a new track, use the Track > Add [Shift+Ctrl+Ins] menu. Select the track type and its position compared to other tracks, and then click on the OK button.
The Track properties window opens, in order for you to set the track parameters: n n n n n n n n n Name of the track Color in the global view Number of strings Tuning from the library (use + and - buttons to change the library) Customized tuning Fret number Capo position (0 if no Capo) 12 stringed guitar option 5th string banjo option (this string starts at the 6th fret)
Audio parameters are set directly on the Mix Table
Empty bars are automatically created on the added track, because in Guitar Pro, each track has the same number of bars to keep the musical coherence. In order to delete a track, use the Track > Delete [Shift+Ctrl+Del] menu.
For more information about percussion, consult the Percussion

topic.

Tip: If you modify the number of strings of an already existing track, Guitar Pro will allow you to transpose the notes for the new settings. This unique functionality allows you to enter a banjo track to convert it to a guitar track. Tip: To move a track, you just have to create a new track at the desired position with the same settings as the track you want to move, and then use the Copy/Paste functions on the new track. After that, you can delete the old track

II.1.3

Manage Bars
In Guitar Pro, each bar has the same properties on all tracks. So a bar will have the same time signature on the track 1 as on track 2. When adding a repeat open, a repeat close is automatically made on all the tracks. The musical coherence of the score is therefore guaranteed, and playing the score will give the desired result. On the other hand, you must define each track completely. It's not possible to create a hundred-bar guitar track, and a percussion track with only one bar played looped. You will have to reproduce the percussion bar on the 100 bars by using Copy/Paste. The use of the Bar > Insert [Ctrl+Ins] or Bar > Cut [Ctrl+X] menus will insert or remove bars on all tracks. To force the insertion or the removal of a bar on a single track, consult the Use Cut/Copy/Paste 31 topic. The Bar > Clear menu allows you to empty one or more bars on the active track or on all tracks.
Bar Lines: Guitar Pro automatically manages bar lines. When you move the edition cursor to the right, it changes bar automatically is the duration of the current bar corresponds to the time signature chosen (for example 4 beats for a 4/4 time signature, see Understanding Notation 9 ). If the bar is not full, Guitar Pro creates a new beat, with the same duration as the previous one. If a bar is not full or too long Guitar Pro display this bar in red except when it is the currently edited bar. The status bar displays the real duration of the active bar, its duration, and a symbol indicating if it is complete , too short or too long. The Bar > Double Bar replace the bar line at the end of the active bar by a double line. A double line indicates a new section in the score and has no incidence on the play, in contrary to repeats as explained below. Repeats: The Bar > Repeat Close menu replaces the bar line at the end of the active bar by a repeat close, and asks you the number of time it should be repeated. A repeat close sign indicates that the score has to go to the previous Repeat open sign for the number of times specified. This menu is always used in conjunction with the Bar > Repeat Open. For example:
Bar play order is 1 - 2 - 1 - 2 - 3.
The Bar > Alternate Endings adds a repetition symbol at the beginning of the active bar. An alternate ending allow you to indicate if the bar has to be played, depending on the number of times the bar has been repeated. This menu is used in conjunction with repeats. For example:

Beat Duration sets the space between notes on the selected beat and for the next notes ; Note Duration sets the proper duration of each note.
By default, each note duration is equal to the beat duration. It is only necessary to alter this when the note duration is different from the beat duration. It is the case when you write a bass line. Here is an example:
Durations are managed using the Note > Beat Duration [+/-] and Note > Note Duration [Ctrl +/-] menus or using the corresponding toolbars:

Beat duration

Note duration For more information about rhythm, consult the Understanding Notation
Please Note: if you want to let a note ring (for an arpeggio for example), you can use the Let Ring 22 effect instead of setting the note duration to a longest value, making the score musicaly incorrect.
Managing the Triplets and n-Tuplets: To regroup notes, you only have to set the same n-tuplet (-3-, -5-,.) to each beat of the group. Guitar Pro will automatically link them as soon as their total duration is a multiple of the chosen n-tuplet:
N-tuplets are managed using the Note > Beat duration [+/-] and Note > Note duration [Ctrl +/-] menus or using the coresponding toolbars. For more information about n-tuplets, consult the Understanding Notation Rests: In Guitar Pro, a rest is automatically defined for a full beat. Rests on only one voice (the melody for example) must not be used. This limitation will be removed in the next evolutions of Guitar Pro by a multivoice system (replacing the time/note duration system). Use the Ties: A tie is a note which is not played. It only indicates that the tied note duration is added to the previous note. A tie is displayed on the standard notation as a normal note, but is not displayed on the tablature notation. Some tablature writing conventions represent tied notes between round brackets, but there may be confusion with Ghost Notes 22 which are true notes played lower. Use the Use the Note > Tied note [L] to add a tie with the preceding note on the same string. Note > Lier le temps [Ctrl+L] to add ties to all preceding notes. Note > Rest [R] menu to add a rest.

Hammer On / Pull Off [H] The hammer on (Ho) / pull off (Po) is a transition between two notes played on the same string. The first note is played normally while the second one is not played by the right hand (for a right-handed person). For a hammer on, the second string, higher than the first one, is played by tapping with a finger on the string, while keeping the finger corresponding to the first note on the fretboard. For a pull off, the second note, lower than the first one, is played by removing the finger of the first note, after having pressed the fret corresponding to the second one. Guitar Pro automatically determines if the effect is a hammer on or a pull off.
It is common for hammer on / pull off to be linked together for two notes: Bend [B] The bend effect consists of pushing the fretted string sideways with the left hand (for a right-handed person) to bend it, so the pitch of the note changes. The Bend window allows you to precisely set the type of the bend you want. It is also possible to set the amount of bend and add vibrato effects on some sections. The Bend, Bend/Release,. buttons allow you to define the base type of the bend. This choice is also reflected by a different symbol on the tablature. You can set the maximum level of the effect from to 3 tones. The "Full" term is for a full tone. This choice is displayed on the tablature.
The curve can be modified by clicking on the grid. To delete a point, just click on it. a right click adds a vibrato. Several successive right clicks change the vibrato level (3 levels are available). The vibrato effect can also be obtained on the whole bend effect using the vibrato effect (Effects > Vibrato menu) as a complement to the bend effect. This method has the advantage of adding a vibrato symbol on the tablature. See also: Configure the Sound Tremolo Bar The tremolo bar is a bar used on electric guitars to modify the pitch of all notes (by rotating the bridge). The vibrato bar is used with the right hand (for a right-handed person). The Tremolo Bar window operation is identical to the Bend Slides [S] The slide effect consists in sliding the finger of the left hand (for a right-handed person) on the frets of the guitar. Several types of slides are available in Guitar Pro: The first note is played, and then the finger slides to the second one, which is played. The first note is played, and then the finger slides to the second one, which is not played. The note is played while coming from a lower fret (undefined). The note is played while coming from a upper fret (undefined). The note is played, and then the finger slides to a lower fret (undefined). The note is played, and then the finger slides to a upper fret (undefined).

window.

Vibrato [V] The vibrato consists of quickly moving the left hand finger (for a right-handed person) on the string. The movement creates a pitch variation. The intensity as well as the speed of the vibrato are variable, but Guitar Pro do not allow you to enter these parameters. The vibrato effect is displayed with a little wave above the tablature, and lasts until the note ends. Wide Vibrato The wide vibrato is stronger than the simple vibrato, and is obtained using the vibrato bar. This effect is applied to the whole chord. The wide vibrato is displayed as a big wave above the tablature and ends as soon as a new note is played. Trill The trill effect consists of alternating quickly between two notes on the same string by a succession of hammer ons and pull offs. The Trill window allows you to choose the fret of the second note (the first one being indicated on the score), as well as the speed of the trill. This notation lightens the score, because alternated notes are not displayed. Tremolo Picking The tremolo picking effect consists of playing the same note over and over very fast. As for the trill, this effect is displayed with only a single note.

Palm Mute [P] The palm mute effects consists in muffling the sound by lightly touching the strings near the bridge with the right hand palm (for a right-handed person). The palm mute effect is symbolized by the "PM" symbol above the tablature. Text [T] The text function of Guitar Pro allows you to add free text above the tablature. You can use it to indicate elements not displayed in Guitar Pro like tempo changes. If you wish to enter Lyrics Lyrics tab. Chords [A] Consult the Chord Diagrams
for a song, it is better to use the File > Score Information menu,

II.1.6

Insert Parameter Changes
The Mix Table 45 and the Tempo 45 allow you to define track parameters at the beginning of the play. However, it is possible to insert parameters changes at any time in the score (volume, panoramic, tempo,. modification). Parameter changes apply to the active track or to all the tracks depending of your choice. You can also set the transition duration as a number of beats. For example, you can lower the volume on all the tracks at the end of the score. Use the Note > Mix Table [F10] menu or [double-click] to add a parameter change.
A parameter change is indicated by a little red rectangle

on top of the score.

No textual indication is added by Guitar Pro. If you want to add information about the change, use the text function via the Note > Text [T] menu.
Tip: If you start the play in the middle of the score, Guitar Pro retrieves every parameter change added since the beginning of the score, and takes it into account immediately.

II.1.7

Add Lyrics
To add lyrics to a score, use the File > Score Information [F5], menu, Lyrics tab.
Guitar Pro handles lyrics under a textual bloc form, and these lyrics are automatically dispatched on the selected track. This allows you to easily work on the text (copy, cut, paste,.), and to organize it into sections (Refrain, Verse,. ).

1. Track Choice

In order for the lyrics to appear on the score, you have to select a track. The lyrics will be automatically dispatched on this track. Guitar Pro works with a specific syntax in order to manage this. (see the 4th point below). In general, lyrics are placed on the melody track. However, you can place them on an instrumental track, but you will probably have to make adjustments. It would be very surprising if each beat corresponds to a unique syllable. Please note that you can choose not to add lyrics to a track, if you do not know about the melody. It will be kept for information. 2. Lines It is possible to enter up to 5 lines of text. These lines are displayed one below the other on the selected track. 3. The Starting Bar For each line, you can set a starting bar from which the lyrics will be added. So you do not have to insert spaces at the beginning of the lyrics. 4. Lyrics The edit zone allows you to enter the lyrics. Guitar Pro automatically adds each syllable to a different beat. A syllable change is detected when there is a SPACE ( ) or a DASH (-). So you have to use dashes to separate each syllable in a word. If you do not want Guitar Pro to divide two words, replace the space by a PLUS (+) sign. To insert blank beats, simply add several spaces or dashes. Line breaks are considered like spaces. However, several line breaks count only as one space. So you can edit your text without any problem. Text between SQUARE BRACKETS ([]) are not displayed on the score. You can use square brackets to add comments or titles to paragraphs ("INTRO", "REFRAIN",.). The buttons allow you respectively to cut, copy and paste text.

To listen to the available sound, click on the numbers in the (1) zone. To add a sound, double-click on the corresponding number. You can also click on the (2) zone to select a sound from its notation. When two sounds are possible for the same notation, the Use electric sound when available checkbox allows Guitar Pro to choose the most "electric" sound. MIDI percussion sounds do not always have a corresponding symbol in the drum notation. If you use one of these sounds, Guitar Pro will display the sound with a little square in the center of the tablature (3). Warning: Some sound cards only allow sound going from number 35 to number 82. If you choose other sounds, no sound is produced. So it is advised to stay in this range if you want to be sure that other users will be able to listen to your scores.

Work with the Score

II.2.1

Find Tablatures

Guitar Pro Files: Guitar Pro files can be recognized by their.GTP (1.x and 2.x versions),.GP3 (3.x versions) and.GP4 (4.x versions) extension. The 4.x version can open all Guitar Pro files, whatever their version is. Warning: Make sure that you use an up-to-date version of Guitar Pro (4.0.6 or above) in order to be able to open all.GP4 files. To check your version, use the Help > About menu. To open a Guitar Pro file, use the File > Open [Ctrl+O] menu. The recently opened files list is available by clicking on the arrow to the right of the menu item or of the Open button. Browse Guitar Pro Files on your Computer: The File > Browse [Ctrl+B] menu allows you to quickly find and listen to Guitar Pro files available on your computer: The buttons scans the subfolders of a given folder. So you can find and listen to all the files available on your hard disk with a single click. The button plays the selected file. It is possible to set the number of bars to play before jumping to the next file.
Search Guitar Pro files on the Internet: The File > Search on the Web menu allows you to find Guitar Pro files on the Internet. You have to be connected to the Internet to use this tool.

Rectangle around the bar Note highlighted Triangle under the note played
These options can be combined. Depending on the power of your computer, the following of the played note can be behind the sound. In this case, use only the played bar following. Step by Step Mode: The and buttons allow you to play the score note after note. and and allow you to go to the previous or the next bar
During the play, these buttons change to without stopping the play.

Print a Score

II.3.1

Configure the Printing

In Guitar Pro, print settings are globally defined for all files. You can save the print configuration and obtain similar printings in the style you have chosen. Also, saving the configuration allows you to wait till the last minute to choose how the score will be printed. You can change the way it prints quickly, without having to reenter the whole score. Printing Parameters: The Printing tab of the Options > Preferences [F7] menu allows you to set the printing parameters: You can set the margins, the printing zone, the size and position of each element of the score, but also the colors, the fonts and the visible elements. The Global proportions parameter acts on the whole score. This parameter allows you to reduce a long score in order to make it only a few pages. Lastly, it is possible to set the number of bars of the staff. If this parameter is not set, Guitar Pro automatically chooses when to begin a new line. Three custom settings can be saved by clicking on the disks.
Preview button opens the Print Preview
Multitrack Printing: Guitar Pro prints the tracks on the basis of what is displayed. If your display is set to monotrack, only the active track will be printed. In multitrack mode, only the visible tracks will be printed (see the Configure the Display 41 topic). Tablature and/or Standard Notation Printing: The tablature notation is always printed. However, the standard notation is optional. To remove standard notation from the printout, just make it invisible ( Printing Chord Diagrams on Top of the Score: Guitar Pro is able to print chord diagrams on top of the score. For more information, see the Chord Diagram Tool 62 topic. Configure the Printer: The File > Printer Setup allows to select which printer to use and the size of the paper. View > Standard Notation menu).

II.3.2

Print Preview
The File > Print Preview allows you to preview the printing on the screen:

and and

buttons are for zooming in and out. buttons are for recentering the page.
Pref. open the Printing Settings Window Print button Prints

the partition.

II.3.3
The File > Print [CTRL+P] prints the score. It is possible to select which page you want to print.
This command is also accessible from the Print Preview

Import a Score

II.4.1

MIDI Importation

Definition: MIDI - Musical Instrument Digital Interface. It is a protocol, an universal language, allowing the communication of musical information between computers, synthesizers, sequencers,. MIDI files consist of messages describing the score very precisely: notes, rhythm, instruments,. The quality of the sound depends of the sound card. The File > Import > MIDI file into Guitar Pro. Guitar Pro is able to import MIDI formats 0 and 1.
After selecting the MIDI file (.mid) to import, Guitar Pro opens the MIDI importation window. The different MIDI tracks of the file are displayed on the left. It is possible to listen to them or to open another file.
Tip: The MIDI importation window allows you to continue to manipulate the score. Also, it can be reduced by clicking the button button in the lower right of the window. Two importation modes are available:
Quick Importation The quick importation is automatic. The creation of the file is very fast, but you have less control over the process For each track selected in the MIDI tracks list, a Guitar Pro track is created. The tuning of the track is chosen from the name of the MIDI track. The title and the signature changes are automatically imported. The Use 2 channels per track checkbox tells Guitar Pro to use two MIDI channels for each track. This option is handy if you plan on adding bend or slide effects to the tablature. For more information, consult the Configure the Sound 43 topic. The Quick import erases the existing score.
Using Guitar Pro Step by Step Importation
The step by step importation offers more control. It should be used when the quick import does not give you the desired result (for example: specific tuning of a track, no support of the percussion track on the 10th channel,.) or when you want to merge several MIDI tracks on a single Guitar Pro track. The step by step importation, in contrary to the quick importation, does not delete the existing tracks. So you can use this mode to add a track (percussion for example) to an existing score. The importation method is: 1. Use the File > New [Ctrl+N] menu to create a new file (except if you want to add tracks to an existing partition). Click on the Import Title and Time Signature Changes button (if you want to import this information). Click on the Add a Track in Guitar Pro button. Select the type of track you want (instrument or percussion), and then set the track tuning to the desired tuning. You can also use an already existing track, and set its tuning using the Properties [F6] menu. 4. Track >

You just have then to click on the play button click the stop button
to begin the recording. The recording stops when you
or when the play stops by itself (end of the score for example).
The recording is only done once. You have to reuse the WAVE exportation procedure to record again.

II.5.4

BMP (image) Exportation
The File > Export > BMP File (image) allows you to save the score in the form of an image file. This function can be handy if you plan to publish your creations on a web page for example.
The image resulting from the exportation is exactly the same as the image you see in the Guitar Proeditor. You can adjust the monotrack/multitrack display, standard notation display, as well as the other Display Parameters 41 to control the image output. The Export button saves the image. Tip: The width of the image is related to the width of the Guitar Pro score editor. To change it, simply resize the Guitar Pro window. Tip: The BMP format is designed for computer screens. If you plan on inserting a score in a document which will be printed, we recommend you to use a pdf printing driver and to use the menu. Warning: The BMP exportation is only possible in the Vertical Scrolling
Warning: If a score is too long, it may generate a picture exceeding the memory of your computer, thus creating an error in the software. In this case, use monotrack export, or split your score to export it in parts (use the Cut function to reduce the number of bars).

II.5.5

Guitar Pro 3 Exportation
The File > Export > Guitar Pro 3.0 Format allows you to export the score to a Guitar Pro 3 format file. A window appears to ask for the name and the directory of the file to create. Tip: Since there have been many enhancements and new features in version 4, some elements will not be exported to the Guitar Pro 3 file (fingering, mediator, trill, lyrics,.). Consult the Improvements and New Features 7 topic.

The Chord Diagram Tool

The chord diagram tool is a great feature of Guitar Pro. And by itself it is a fantastic reference tool for guitarists. To open the chord diagram tool, use the Note > Accord [A] menu.
As for every tool in Guitar Pro, the chord diagrams automatically adjust to the active Track 15 tuning. That way you can generate chord diagrams for an exotic tuning. You'll be able to create chords that you won't find in any chord book. The chord diagram tool is divided into several zones:

Each zone of the tool is closely linked to the others, and it is important to understand the way the tool works to get the best out of this tool. Zone A - Chord Constructing: The (A) zone allows to construct the chord by its name. Thousands of combinations are possible. When you click on one of the lists of the (A) zone, Guitar Pro displays the name of the chord in the (B) zone, and displays a list of corresponding diagrams in the (C) zone. The first diagram of the list is by default selected as the main diagram of the (B) zone. It is possible to define an inversion (bass note different from the fundamental one), or to indicate the bass note (on the lowest string). The Options > Preferences [F7], onglet Gnral permet de choisir d'afficher ou non la note basse dans le nom de l'accord lorsque celle-ci est diffrente de la fondamentale.

Zone B - Main Diagram:

The (B) zone displays the main diagram - ie the one which will be added to score - as well as its fingering, its construction, and its name. The fingering is indicated in the black circles (1 for the index finger, 2 for the middle finger,.), and is reindicated under the diagram (in order to modify it). You can construct a diagram by clicking directly on it:
Click on a string to add or delete a note. Use the scrollbar to modify the base fret. Click on the checkboxes on the right to force or to forbid a barre). The barre is automatically displayed by Guitar Pro. Click on the numbers under the diagram to define the left hand fingering. A fingering is automatically displayed, but if you modify it, Guitar Pro will memorize it and use it for any similar chord it encounters. You may click on the checkboxes 1', 3',. to omit some notes in the chord. You may change the name suggested by Guitar Pro. It will be displayed on the tablature.
Important: When you click on the main diagram, the (A) zone switches to "Custom" mode, and the name of the chord is erased so that you can enter one. It is then advised that you choose the name in the Alternative Names list. Guitar Pro will then be able to automatically name the chord and to define its construction in the (C) zone for the chord you constructed. On top of the diagram, a circle represents a string played open (without any finger pressing the string), and a cross represents a string which is not played. Zone C - Diagrams List: The (C) zone display the list of all diagrams possible for the chord constructed in the (A) zone. You can filter the list to display more or less diagrams depending on their complexity by selecting the Simple, Medium, All modes in the (A) zone. Click on one of these diagrams for it to become the main diagram in the (B) zone. It is also possible to scroll between the diagrams by using the horizontal scrollbar below the main diagram. To listen to the selected diagram, use the Liste D - Alternative Names: The (D) list Alternative Names displays the different names possible for the main diagram. Click on one of these names to make Guitar Pro construct this name in the (A) zone, and update the list available in the (C) zone. Liste E - Used: The (E) list Used displays the diagrams used in the score. Use this list when the same diagram is present several times in the score. So it will save you the time needed to reconstruct it. This list is automatically updated, but each time you load a file, it is reset. The buttons allow you to add, delete, update, or sort the diagrams of the list. button in the lower right of the main diagram.

The scales tool allows you to view and listen to a great number of scales in any tonality. It can also retrieve the scale used in a score. To activate the scales tools, use the Tools > Scales. You can also access this tool by using the Scales button on the upper right of the Fretboard 67 / Keyboard 69. The opening of the scales tool triggers the opening of the keyboard. To view the scales on the fretboard, use the View > Fretboard before opening the scales tool.
The display modes of the keyboard and fretboard are automatically positioned on Show [Beat] + [Scales]. You can customize the fretboard display to view for each note of the scale: the name, the interval, the degree.
To display a scale, select the chosen tonality (C, C#,.), and then the name of the scale. Guitar Pro shows the notes of the scale. To listen to them, you just have to click on the notes. Guitar Pro also shows the construction of the scale, with the interval and the number of semitones between each note. As for every tool in Guitar Pro, the display of the notes on the fretboard is a function of the active track Tuning 15.
Research of the Scale Used in the Score: The Scale Finder button makes the search function active:
Select the range of bars you want to analyze, and then click on the Find! button. Guitar Pro then display a list of Tonality/Scales possible with the number or incidents between square brackets ( [0] ). The incidents correspond to notes that are not in the scale. The list is sorted by increasing incidents. Tip: If the scale search gives bad results, the score may contain a tonality change. In this case, find this tonality change by ear, and limit the analysis to a range of bars with no tonality change. Tip: Guitar Pro does not allow you to directly place a scale from the scale tool on the tablature. However, by displaying the scale on the fretboard, it is then easy to click on the fretboard to place the notes on the tablature. You can also right-click to make the cursor go right after adding a note. The whole operation is then very fast.

The Fretboard

The fretboard offers many features. It can be used to view the notes of the score, to enter them, or to visualize the Scales 65. To activate the fretboard, use the View > Fretboard menu.

> Bend

> Tremolo Bar
Slides [S] Indicates a slide effect on the selected note. See: Add Symbols

> Slides

Vibrato [V] Indicates a vibrato effect on the selected note. See: Add Symbols Wide Vibrato Indicates a wide vibrato effect on the selected beat. See: Add Symbols Trill Indicates a trill effect on the selected note. See: Add Symbols Tremolo Picking Indicates a tremolo picking effect on the selected note. See: Add Symbols Palm Mute [P] Indicates a palm mute effect on the selected note. See: Add Symbols 22 > Palm Mute See: Use Wizards 34 Staccato Indicates a staccato effect on the selected note. See: Add Symbols Tapping Indicates a tapping effect on the selected note. See: Add Symbols Slapping (Bass) Indicates a slapping effect on the selected note. See: Add Symbols Pop (Bass) Indicates a popping effect on the selected note. See: Add Symbols Fade In [F] Indicates a fade in effect on the selected beat. See: Add Symbols

> Vibrato

> Wide Vibrato

> Trill

> Staccato

> Tapping

> Slapping (bass)

> Popping (bass)

> Fade In

IV.1.6 The Markers Menu

Insert [Shift+Ins] Inserts a marker on the active bar. See: Add Markers List Display the markers list. See: Add Markers Previous [Shift+Left] Moves to the previous marker. See: Add Markers 30 See: Move in the Score Go To Moves to the selected marker. See: Add Markers 30 See: Move in the Score See: Play the Score 45 Next [Shift+Right] Moves to the next marker. See: Add Markers 30 See: Move in the Score

IV.1.7 The Tools Menu

Digital Guitar Tuner Opens the digital guitar tuner. See: The Digital Tuner Scales Opens the scales tool. See: The Scales Tool Transpose Transposes one or several tracks. See: Use Wizards
Automatic Finger Positioning Recalculates the positions of the notes (string of the note) of the selected track. See: Use Wizards Let Ring Options Opens the Let Ring Options window. See: Use Wizards 34 See: Add Symbols 22 > Let Ring Palm Mute Options Opens the Palm Mute Options window. See: Use Wizards 34 See: Add Symbols 22 > Palm Mute Dynamic Options Opens the Dynamic Options window. See: Use Wizards 34 See: Add Symbols 22 > Dynamic Check Bar Duration [F8] Checks that bar durations corresponds to the time signature on all tracks. See: Use Wizards Bar Arranger Repositions bar lines on the active track to match the time signature. See: Use Wizards 34 See: Enter notes 19
Complete/Reduce Bars with Rests Completes too short bars and reduces too long bars. See: Use Wizards 34 See: Enter notes 19

IV.1.8 The Sound Menu

Play from the Current Position [Space] Plays the score from the current position. See: Play the Score
Play from the Beginning [Space] Plays the score from the beginning of it. See: Play the Score
Play the Current Bar [Space] Plays the current bar. See: Play the Score Play from the Marker Plays the score from the selected marker. See: Play the Score 45 See: Add Markers 30 Speed Trainer[F9] Opens the speed trainer tool. See: Play the Score Stop [Space] Stops the playing. See: Play the Score 45 See: WAVE (audio) Exportation Play Looped Indicates that the play must be looped. See: Play the Score Metronome Adds the metronome during the playing. See: Play the Score 45 See:The Metronome 70 Count Down Adds a one bar count down before playing. See: Play the Score Tempo Sets the initial tempo. See: Play the Score 45 See: Insert Parameter Changes

Guitar Pro 6 Fretlight Ready

Users Guide

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Table of Contents

Getting started.....1
Installation..... 1 New Features..... 3 Technical Support.... 3

Overview.....4

Introduction.... 4 Understanding Notation.... 5 The Main Screen..... 6
Using Guitar Pro....8 Writing a Score.....8
Creating a New Score.... 8 Adding Tracks..... 9 Organizing Bars.... 10 Adding Notes to the Score..... 11 Inserting Events.... 14 Adding Symbols.... 15 Adding Lyrics..... 23 Adding Sections.... 24 Cut/Copy/Paste..... 25 Using Wizards..... 26 The Guitar Pro 6 Stylesheet.... 27 Drums and Percussions.... 28
Working with a Score.....29
Looking for Tablatures.... Navigating Around the Score.... Display Settings.... Sound Settings..... Score Playback..... 33
Using a Fretlight Guitar....35 Printing.....37 Importing Scores....37 Exporting Scores....38 Tools for Guitarists....40
Chord Diagram Generator.... Scale Engine..... Virtual Fretboard..... Virtual Keyboard..... Tuner..... Metronome..... 45 45
References.....46 Drop-Down Menus.....46 Keyboard Shortcuts....53 Index.....57
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Getting started

Installation
A. Minimal requirements depending on your Operating System
1. Windows XP/Vista/Win7, or Ubuntu (officially supported GNU Linux distribution) Minimal Requirements (MIDI Playback) Administrators rights for installation; Internet connection for activation* Intel Pentium-4 type processor 1 GB RAM, with 256 MB free HD space Soundcard - DVD-ROM drive
Minimal requirements with the RSE (Realistic Sound Engine) Administrators rights for installation; Internet connection for activation* Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4GHz 2 GB RAM, with 2 GB free HD space Soundcard - DVD-ROM drive
*Possibility to activate via another computer connected to the Internet. 2. Mac OS X 10.4 or later Minimal Requirements (MIDI Playback) Administrators rights for installation; Internet connection for activation* Intel processor 1 GB RAM, with 256 MB free HD space DVD-ROM drive
Minimal requirements with the RSE (Realistic Sound Engine) Administrators rights for installation; Internet connection for activation* Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4GHz 2 GB RAM, with 2 GB free HD space DVD-ROM drive
*Possibility to active via another computer connected to the Internet.
B. Installation on Windows 1. To install Guitar Pro Insert the Guitar Pro DVD-ROM in your drive. If the setup program does not start automatically, double-click on My Computer, double-click on CD-ROM drive; then double-click on Windows/setup.exe file and follow the instructions. You will be asked to accept the terms of the license of use and will let you select the setup directory for the software. The installation of Guitar Pro creates a shortcut to the software on the desktop as well as in the Start > Programs > Guitar Pro 6 menu of Windows.
2. To start Guitar Pro To start Guitar Pro, double-click on the Guitar Pro shortcut on the desktop, or use the Start > Programs > Guitar Pro 6 menu.
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3. To uninstall Guitar Pro If you wish to uninstall Guitar Pro, please use the menu: Start > Programs > Guitar Pro 6 > Uninstall Guitar Pro 6. C. Installation on GNU Linux 1. To install Guitar Pro Insert the Guitar Pro DVD-ROM in your drive. If the setup program does not start automatically, double-click on My Computer, double-click on DVD-ROM drive; then double-click on the.DEB file. This launches the package installer. Click on Install the package, and type in your users password. You will be asked to accept the terms of the license of use and will let you select the setup directory for the software.
2. To start Guitar Pro To start Guitar Pro, go down the menu Applications > Sound and video > Guitar Pro 6.
3. To uninstall Guitar Pro Use the menu System > Administration > Synaptic package manager. This launches the uninstall application. Click on Status, then on Installed. Find guitarpro6 in the list. Right-click on the green square, and click on Select for complete removal. Click on Apply.

to open the Tone window.

Select the key and the mode (major or minor) of the score. If you do not know which it is, you can leave the default value (C major), as it will not change the standard notation. Click on OK to continue. The View > Concert Tone menu lets you activate the concert or transposing tone: The concert tone is what a conductor uses; the notes displayed are the ones you actually hear; the transposing tone is what the musicians use; it is mostly used for wind instruments, and refers more to the position of their fingers than to the actual melody. For instance, for someone playing a Bb clarinet the Bb will appear as a C with every other note being correspondingly shifted, and the key signature as well: the Bb-tone signature will bear no accidentals, just like a C tone.
3. Choosing a clef What instrument you select for the track will automatically set a G or F Clef, but you can also change it by clicking on in the Edition panel.
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4. Setting the signature and triplet-feel

Click on

(or menu: Bar > Time Signature) to open the Time Signature window.
Choose a signature for the score (it is set by default on 4/4). The time signature determines the number of beats in each bar. In that window you can also choose how to link the beams by default. Click on OK to continue.
to choose a triplet-feel for the score. Guitar Pro 6 offers 6 different kinds.

Click on OK to validate.

5. The tracks properties Double-click on the name of the track in the Global View to open the Tracks properties window (menu: Track > Properties), to give it a name, a short-name, and set which types of notations (tablature, standard, or rhythmic slash notation) you want to be visible. Click on OK to continue. You can further choose a soundbank, set the tuning and the capo, etc. in the Instrument panel. You are now ready to write the score. You may also add some new tracks to it.

Adding Tracks

Guitar Pro can handle a virtually unlimited of simultaneous tracks (the limits being then those of your machine). What instrument you choose determines the type of staff you get Grand staff for piano, tablature for guitar, and so on. Besides, this also sets the range of the instrument, and the notes that are out of range may appear in red. (See Stylesheet.) To add a new track, use the menu: Track > Add., or click on the left. icon above the Soundboard, to the

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You can set the maximum level of the effect from a value of to 3. The term Full is equal to a whole tone. This also affects how it is displayed on tablature. You can modify the curve by dragging its points with your cursor. Whenever two notes are tied, the bends extends to the entire duration. It is still possible to edit a bend on a tied note and place a hold on it, for instance, whose motif isnt there by default. The Stylesheet allows you to display the bend in standard notation too.
Heres an example of what you can do:
Fade in (violin effect) This consists in using the volume knob on an electric guitar to raise the sound and not hear the attack of the pick on the note. It can also create the impression of a reversed track. Fade out This consists in turning the sound progressively off with the guitars volume knob. Volume swell This is a fade in leading directly into a fade out. Grace-note before the beat A Grace note is an ornamentation that consists in a very short note played before another one. In Guitar Pro, you can add a grace note for each string. However, it is not possible to set several grace notes on the same string. A grace note does not count for the bar duration and for the rhythm display. Grace-note on the beat Same as a grace-note before the beat, except here it starts right on the beat thus slightly delaying the following beat. Hammer-On/Pull-Off The hammer-on (HO) / pull-off (PO) is a transition between two notes played on the same string. The first note is played normally while the second one is not played by the right hand (for a righthanded person). For a hammer-on, the second note is higher than the first one, and it is played by tapping the tip of your finger on the string, while keeping the finger corresponding to the first note on the fretboard. In the case of a pull-off, the second note is lower than the first and is played by taking the finger off the first note. Guitar Pro determines automatically which effect is being used, based on the notes values. You can use the Stylesheet to customize the way the H/P will appear or not on the score. It is common enough for a series of hammer-ons and pull-offs to be linked together over two notes

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This notation lightens the score, because alternated notes are not displayed. Tremolo Picking The tremolo picking effect consists of playing the same note over and over very fast. As for the trill, this effect is displayed with only a single note. Left-Hand Vibrato Left-Hand Vibrato consists in quickly moving the left-hand finger (for a right-handed person) on the string. The movement creates a variation in pitch. The vibrato effect is represented by a little wave above the tablature, and lasts until the note ends. Wide Vibrato (Tremolo Bar) The wide vibrato is stronger than the simple vibrato, and is obtained by using the vibrato bar. This effect is applied to the whole chord. The wide vibrato is displayed as a big wave above the tablature and ends as soon as a new note is played. Wah-Wah The Wah-Wah is an effects pedal. Possible options are On/Off and Opened/Closed. The Wah-Wah will affect playback only if youre using the RSE and you have placed a Wah-Wah pedal in your effect chain. (See Sound settings). Arpeggio The arpeggio consists in playing every note in a chord one by one. The Arpeggio window lets you adjust the speed as well as the delay in playing. An Arpeggio Down goes from the lowest to the highest-pitched string. An Arpeggio Up goes from the highest to the lowest-pitched string. Brush Brushing the strings means strumming the strings in an energetic manner. This is much used for rhythmic guitar accompaniments. In the Brush window you can adjust the speed as well as the delay. The duration of a brush needs to be shorter than the beat itself, so every note has time to ring out before other notes get played. Rasgueado This a much-used right-hand technique (if youre right-handed) in flamenco guitar. Guitar Pro offers 18 rasgueado motifs that are all interpreted by the audio engine. The score will indicate Rasgueado on the chords, as well as the chosen motif. Left-Hand Fingering Left-hand fingering (for a right-handed person) indicates which fingers press on the strings on the fretboard. T is for the thumb, 0 for the forefinger, 1 for the middle finger, and so on. This can be changed in the Stylesheet. It is displayed before the note in standard notation, or under the tablature if there is no standard notation. Right-Hand Fingering Right-hand fingering (for a right-handed person) indicates which fingers pluck the strings. P is for the thumb, i for the forefinger, m for the middle finger, and so on. This can be changed in the Stylesheet. It is displayed before the note in standard notation, or under the tablature if there is no standard notation. Pickstroke The pickstroke function lets you to set the direction for your pickstroke. A v means that the movement is upward, from the highest to the lowest-pitched string. Tapping The tapping effect consists in playing a note by tapping the corresponding fret with a finger of the right hand or of the left hand (often both). The string is not played as it usually is. The T symbol is displayed above the tablature to indicate a tapping effect. In Guitar Pro, a tapping

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effect is set for the whole chord. This effect is interpreted by the Guitar Pro Audio engine. Slap (bass) The slapping effect consists in slapping the string with your right-hand thumb (for a right-handed person) while rotating your wrist to obtain a percussive sound. The slapping effect is often followed by a popping effect (see below). Slap-bass samples are part of the bass sound-banks for more realistic effect. Pop (bass) The popping effect consists in popping one of the two highest strings with amplitude with the right hand forefinger (for a right-handed person). The popping effect is often preceded by a slapping effect (see above).
4. Symbols related to annotation and design
Chords [A] See Chord Diagrams. Slashes This is to integrate slash notation into the tablature: it convert the selected notes into slashes while keeping all information about the notes. Very useful to capture rhythmic motifs with transition notes. You can also ask for an entire slash track. (See Track Properties.) Extended Barr This is an indication above the staff to let you know if you need to maintain a full or a semi-barr on a fret for an extended chunk of the score. This is particularly used in classical guitar. Timer At any given point, this tells you the number of minutes and seconds (min:sec) that have elapsed since the beginning of the score. Section To add a section. See Adding sections. Prevent/Force Line Break This is to prevent the next bar from shifting to the next line, or forcing it to do so. Stem Directions
The last 7 buttons allow you to customize the directions in which the notes stems will get drawn, and the way the beams will connect.
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Adding Lyrics

You can add lyrics to the score with the Lyrics panel. They get automatically inserted into the chosen track. This way you can edit your text easily (with cut/copy/paste, for instance), and organise into sections (Verses, Choruses, etc.)
1. Choosing a Track For the lyrics to appear on the score, you first need to select a track. The text will automatically get distributed over that track, following syntax (see Point 4 below). In general those lyrics will be attributed to a vocal track, i.e. the track with the songs melodic line. You can however place them on an instrumental track; but you will then have to check the syntax, as it is unlikely that the beats correspond to the syllables. Note also that you can choose to not attribute the lyrics to any track, and write them on the Lyrics panel only for information. In that case, you just need to uncheck the Display on Track option below the white box. 2. Lines You can type up to 5 lines of text. The lines will be displayed one under the other on the selected track. 3. The First Bar For each line, you can determine a first bar after which the lyrics will be distributed. This is to avoid having to type in spaces before the lyrics. 4. The lyrics The capture area is to type in the lyrics properly speaking. Guitar Pro automatically distributes each syllable over a different beat. The change of syllable occurs when a SPACE ( ) or a HYPHEN (-) appears. You may thus use the hyphens to separate syllables in a word. If you do not wish Guitar Pro to separate two words, however, you can replace the space in between them with PLUS (+) symbol. If you wish to leave a blank on a given beat, just add several hyphens or consecutive spaces. The line breaks are considered as spaces. On the other hand, several line breaks constitute only one space. You can thus make your text more open without problems. Parts of a text set in between brackets ([]) will not appear on the score. You can thus utilize the brackets to add comments or indicate the headings of various parts (INTRO, VERSE, CHORUS,.).

Score Playback

Guitar Pro has been designed to facilitate the learning of a score. Many playback options are available. Launching Playback To start playing a score, you can use the options under the Sound menu, the space-bar, or the Sound toolbar:
If you only wish to play part of a score, you just need to select it first with the mouse.
Tip: You can also use the keyboard shortcuts [Alt+Tab] and [Alt+Tab] to move from marker to marker during playback. Playing in loops, and/or faster and faster Use the Sound > Play in loops / Speed trainer [F9] to repeat a selection from the score: To play in a loop a specific section of the score, you must first select it using the mouse. The Simple Loop option plays the score without modifying the tempo. The Speed Trainer increases the tempo for each loop depending on the initial tempo, final tempo and increase tempo values.
Tempo The Sound > Tempo menu defines the initial tempo of the score. You can program tempo change in the middle of the score. During playback, the current tempo appears in the Status Bar and the Playback Bar. The Relative Tempo button, to the right of the tempo, lets to assign a coefficient to the current tempo to speed up ro slow down playback without modifying the file. The coefficient varies from x0.25 (4 times slower) to x2 (twice faster). To deactivate that function, set the value back to 1.00. Metronome and Countdown The Sound > Metronome enables the metronome during playback. In Guitar Pro > Preferences you can adjust the metronome. It can also be used on its own. The Sound > Countdown menu makes Guitar Pro play a empty bar before playing the score. So you can prepare yourself to play and listen to the tempo. The Soundboard
The Soundboard allows you to set the tracks audio parameters such instrument, volume, panoramic,. These parameters correspond to the initial settings of the score, but you can add changes to the parameters in places. Furthermore, whenever a track contains no volume automations, you can actually adjust the volume during playback. (In the picture above, for instance, you cannot adjust the volume for track 2 during playback, as
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the blue frame around the volume cursor together with the A next to it mean that the track has already been configured with automations. You would therefore need first to take out the volume automations [F10] before you can adjust volume on that particular track.) The equalizer can also be adjusted during playback. You may start playback, click on a tracks instrument, and select from the available instruments one by one to hear which sound better. The Soundboard includes a [S] for Solo case and a [M] for Mute for you to play one or several tracks without the others, or to mute one or several tracks. If you only want to listen to one or two tracks, it is faster to use the Solo option. However, if you want to mute one or two tracks (in order to play them yourself), it is faster to use the Mute option. You can hide the equalizers knobs by clicking on the Click on Click on Click on Click on to add a track. to delete a track. to open the Track Properties window. to move tracks up or down. icon.

Tools for Guitarists

Chord Diagram Generator
The Chord Diagram Generator not only allows you to make your tablature richer, it constitutes in and of itself a genuine reference tool for guitarists, even independently of tablature To open the chord diagram tool, use the Note > Chord [A] menu. Just like every tool in Guitar Pro, the Chord Diagram Generator automatically adjusts to the tuning chosen for the active track. You may therefore generate chord diagrams even for exotic tuning modes such as cannot usually be found in chord charts. The chord diagram tool is composed of several areas:
Each part of the window is closely tied to the others, and it is important to understand the way the tool works to get the best out of it. A - Chord building Part (A) allows to construct the chord by its name. Thousands of combinations are possible. When you click on one of the lists in (A), Guitar Pro displays in (B) the hand position for the chord you have defined, a list of other equivalent diagrams in (C), and other possible names in (D). The first chord from every list is selected by default. You can define a chord inversion (i.e., in which the Bass note differs from the root), or simply specify which note you want for the Bass (on the lowest string). B - The Main Diagram Part (B) shows you the main diagram i.e., the one that will appear on the score as well as its fingering pattern, its theoretical construction, and its name. The fingers numbers are written inside the diagram (1 for the index finger, 2 for the middle finger, and so on).
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You can build a diagram by directly clicking on the frets symbolized in it: click on a fret to add or take out a note; use the scroll bar to get to a different base fret; check or uncheck the boxes to the right to force or to prevent a barre; click on the intervals number (1, 3,.) in the bottom left area, to take out some notes from the chord; You may change the name suggested by Guitar Pro. It will be displayed on the tablature.
Important: When you click on the main diagram, the (A) area switches to Custom mode, and the name of the chord is erased so that you can enter one. It is then advised that you choose the name in the list of Alternative Names. Guitar Pro will then be able to automatically name the chord and to define its construction in (A). It will allow you to view the other positions possible in (C) for the chord you constructed. A circle (O) above the chord diagram represents a string played open; an X represents a string not played. C - The Diagram List The (C) are display the list of all possible diagrams for the chord built in (A). You can filter the list to display more or less diagrams depending on their complexity by checking the Simple, Medium, or Complex mode in (C). Click on one of these diagrams for it to become the main diagram in (B). You may also scroll between the diagrams by using the horizontal scrollbar below the main diagram. To listen to the selected diagram, press the play button below the main diagram in (B). D - Various Chord Names (D) lists alternative names for the main diagram. Click on any of those names for Guitar Pro to reconstruct it in (A) and update the list of possible diagrams in (C). Miscellaneous Check Use diagram to make the diagram visible on the tablature. If you choose to leave the box unchecked, only the name will appear on the tablature. Check Show Fingering for the fingers numbers to appear under the diagram, on the score. Click on the Clear button to delete the chord on a selected beat.

Metronome

To activate the Metronome, use the Sound > Metronome menu, or click on. You can also use it as a regular metronome for practice: 1. Create a new non-empty file (menu File > New) 2. Set the desired tempo (menu Sound > Tempo) 3. Activate playback in loops (menu Sound > Play in Loops / Speed Trainer) 4. Play the score (menu Sound > Play from the Beginning) The first (empty) bar will then be played indefinitely over, with the tick of the metronome.
(You can also get a one-bar Countdown before playback by clicking on.)
The metronome gives you the tempo while your score is playing.
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References

Drop-Down Menus

File menu

New Open Open Recent Close Save [Ctrl+S] Save As. Save As Template. Import > MIDI Import > ASCII Import > MusicXML Import > PowerTab Import > TablEdit Export > MIDI Export > ASCII Export > MusicXML Export > WAV Export > PNG Export > PDF Score Information. Stylesheet Print. Preferences Language Quit Creates a new score from a template. See Creating a New Score Opens an existing score. See Looking for tablatures Gives a list of recently opened files. Closes the active score. Saves the active score. Saves the active score under a new name. Saves the structure of the active score to use it as a template later. See MIDI See ASCII See MusicXML See PowerTab See TablEdit See MIDI See ASCII See MusicXML See WAV Export See PNG See PDF Opens the Score Information window See CreateNewScore See Stylesheet See Printing a Score See Organizing Bars Opens the Preferences window for the software. (Under the Guitar Pro menu if youre on Mac.) Lets you choose which language you want to have Guitar Pro in. Shuts down the software entirely. (Under the Guitar Pro menu if youre on Mac.)
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Edit menu

Undo Redo Cut Copy Paste Cancels the very last action. See Navigating around the Score Repeats the very last action. Cuts notes or bars on one or several tracks. See Cut/Copy/Paste Copies notes or bars on one or several tracks. See Cut/Copy/Paste Pastes the notes or bars just copied onto one or several tracks (depending on the type of Cut or Copy done). See Cut/Copy/Paste; See Organizing Bars Cuts entire bars from every track at once. See Cut/Copy/Paste Copy Multi-Track Special Paste. Copies entire bars from every track at once. See Cut/Copy/Paste Opens a window allowing for special pasting of the cut or copied notes or bars. See Cut/Copy/Paste Select all notes of the current voice on the active track. See Cut/Copy/Paste See Organizing Bars Voices >. Selects one of the voices or the multi-voice mode for editing. See Adding Notes to the Score Opens a window to bring you directly to a selected bar. See Adding Sections Opens the automation window to insert automations into the track. See Inserting Events Lets you add an effect-chain variation to the track. See Sound Settings

Cut Multi-Track

Select all

Go to.

Automations > Edit Automations.

Variations

Track menu
Add. Adds an instrumental or percussion track to the score. See Adding Tracks Deletes the active track. See Adding Tracks Move Up Move down Properties. Moves the active track up the list. See Adding Tracks Moves the active track down the list. See Adding Tracks Opens the active tracks Properties window. See Creating a New Score; See Adding Tracks

Delete

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Bar menu

Insert Bar Delete Bar Clef Key Signature Time Signature Triplet Feel. Free time Inserts a bar before the current bar. See Organizing Bars Deletes the bar(s) selected. See Organizing Bars Opens the Clef window. See Adding Symbols Opens the Key Signature window. See Adding Symbols Opens the Time Signature window. See Adding Symbols Opens the Triplet Feel window. See Adding Symbols Converts the bars chosen via multiple selection (multi-track) into Free Time See Adding Symbols Adds a double bar-line to the active bar. See Adding Symbols Anacrusis (Pick-Up Bar) Repeat Open Alternate Endings. Repeat Close. Directions. Sections > Simile Mark > Multi Rest Converts the first and last bars into anacruses. See Adding Symbols Adds a starting repeat bar-line to the active bar. See Adding Symbols Adds a repeat section to the active bar. See Adding Symbols Adds an ending repeat bar-line to the active bar. See Adding Symbols Adds a musical direction sign (Coda.). See Adding Symbols Lets you manage the sections and go directly to one. See Adding Sections Inserts a single or double simile mark. See Organizing Bars Lets you insert multi-rest symbols over all of the empty bars, or bars containing only rests. See Organizing Bars Forces the Line Break after the active bar (in Page mode). See Organizing Bars Prevent Line Break System Layout Prevents the Line Break after the active bar (in Page mode). See Organizing Bars See Organizing Bars

Double Barline

Force Line Break
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Note menu

Unless otherwise stated, each action below is directly inserted on the selected beat. Inserts a beat Delete the Beats Copy Beats at the End Tie Note Tie Beat Fermata Rest Duration >. See Adding Notes to the Score Deletes selected beats. See Adding Notes to the Score Copies selected beats at the end of the bar. See Adding Notes to the Score Creates a tie to the preceding note. See Adding Notes to the Score Creates a tie to the preceding beat. See Adding Notes to the Score See Adding Notes to the Score Replaces the selected note(s) with a rest. Sets the time-value of the notes in the active voice. See Adding Notes to the Score See Adding Symbols Dynamic >. Brush Downstroke Brush Upstroke Arpeggio Down Arpeggio Up Rasgueado Pickstroke Up Picstroke Down Accidentals >. One Semi-Tone Down One Semi-Tone Up Left Hand Fingering Right Hand Fingering Shift Down Sets the dynamic for the selected note, or a crescendo/decrescendo. See Adding Symbols See Adding Symbols See Adding Symbols See Adding Symbols See Adding Symbols See Adding Symbols See Adding Symbols See Adding Symbols Adds the chosen accidental on the selected note. See Adding Symbols Lowers the selected note by one semi-tone. See Adding Symbols Raises the selected note by one semi-tone. See Adding Symbols See Adding Symbols See Adding Symbols Drags the note to the next string down on the tablature without change of pitch. See Adding Notes to the Score Drags the note to the next string up on the tablature without change of pitch. See Adding Notes to the Score Chords Slash Barr Timer Opens the Chord Diagram Generator. See Chord Diagrams Converts the selected beat(s) into slash(es) in the tablature. See Adding Symbols Lets you edit the barr or semi-barr indication on the score. See Adding Symbols Adds a timer above the staff to indicate the time elapsed since the beginning of the score. See Adding Symbols See Adding Symbols Converts the selection into ottavia by adding the corresponding symbol above the staff and shifting the notes on the score. Lets you customize the direction of stems and links between beams. See Adding Symbols

Let Ring Options Palm Mute Options Check Bar Duration Bar Arranger
Complete /Reduce Bars with Rests Move / Swap Voices.

Sound menu

Play Play from the beginning First Bar Rewind
Plays the score from the current position. See Score Playback See Score Playback Places the cursor on the first bars first beat. See Score Playback Places the cursor the bars first beat, or on the bar before in case it already is the bars first beat. See Score Playback Places the cursor on the following bars first beat. See Score Playback Places the cursor on the last bars first beat. See Score Playback See Score Playback Uses a metronome during playback. See Score Playback See Metronome
Fast Forward Last Bar Play in Loops / Speed Trainer Metronome
Countdown Tempo Midi Input Active RSE [Realistic Sound Engine]
Adds a one-bar countdown before playback. See Score Playback Lets you adjust tempo in the Automation window. See Score Playback; See Inserts Events Activates or deactivates MIDI capturing. See Adding Notes to the Score; See Sound Settings Activates or deactivates the RSE. When deactivated, the sound is MIDI only. See Score Playback; See Sound Settings Opens the Audio Settings window. See Sound Settings Copyright 2011 Arobas Music All rights reserved www.guitar-pro.com

Audio settings.

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View menu

Design Mode Multitrack Concert Tone Page (1 per column) Page (2 per column) Parchment Vertical screen Horizontal Screen Enable browser Smooth scrolling Instrument Panel See Organizing Bars Sets the display on multi-track mode. See Display settings Sets the score on concert-tone mode. See Creating a New Score See Display settings See Display settings See Display settings Sets display on vertical-scrolling mode. See Display settings Sets display on horizontal-scrolling mode. See Display settings Enables the mini-browser in the bottom-left corner. Activates the smooth scrolling mode during playback. See Score Playback Opens the Instrument panel depending on the type of track (fretboard, keyboard, or drumkit). See Fretboard See Keyboard Reduce Global View Hides the Global View to focus on the score. See Score Playback See The Main Screen Full Screen Sets the scores display on full-screen mode. See Display settings See The Main Screen

Window menu

Next Tab Previous Tab *.gpx Brings the next tab to the fore. Brings the previous tab to the fore. Brings the file named *.gpx to the fore.

Help menu

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Notes and rests from whole to 64 Dotted note Double-dotted note Triplet Rest Tie (note) Tie (beat) Fermata Accidentals Double flat Flat Natural Sharp Double sharp Change accidentals Raise one semitone Lower one semitone Accentuations and interpretation Suggested note Accented note Strongly accented note Staccato Tenuto Legato Let Ring Palm Mute on the note Palm Mute on the beat Effects Muffled note Natural harmonic Artificial harmonic Bend Vibrato Vibrato left hand (light) Vibrato left hand (heavy)
WINDOWS note +/. or * Ctrl+. or ctrl+* / R L +L F WINDOWS Ctrl+alt+7 Ctrl+7 Ctrl+8 Ctrl+9 Ctrl+alt+9 Ctrl+alt+8 +++ WINDOWS o ; : ! _ +H I P Ctrl+P WINDOWS x Y Alt+Y B +W V Alt+V
MACINTOSH +/. or *. or * / R L L F MACINTOSH + MACINTOSH O ; : ! _ H I P P MACINTOSH X Y Y B W V V
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Vibrato right hand (light) Vibrato right hand (heavy) Accent/Fingering Legato slide Shift slide Tapping left hand HO/PO Tap Slap Pop Pickstroke down Pickstroke up Move down (tab) Move up (tab) Brushed chords Brush down Brush up Arpeggio down Arpeggio up Rasgueado Ornaments Grace note (before the beat) Grace note (on the beat) Trill Electric effects Fade in Fade out Volume Swell Wah open Wah closed Notation Chord Slash (in the tablature) Held barr Timer Text Section Design Prevent line wrapping Force line wrapping
W Alt+W WINDOWS S Alt+S ( H ) $ Ctrl+$ +D +U Alt+ Alt+ WINDOWS Ctrl+D Ctrl+U Ctrl++D Ctrl++U +R WINDOWS G Alt+G N WINDOWS < >
W W MACINTOSH S S ( H ) $ $ D U MACINTOSH D U D U R MACINTOSH G G N MACINTOSH < >
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Bar structure Clef Key signature Time signature Triplet Feel Free time Repeat a bar Repeat two bars Multirest Repeat open Repeat close Direction File New file Open Close Save Save as Score information Stylesheet Print preview Print Preferences Quit Editing Undo Redo Cut Copy Paste Cut multitrack Copy multitrack Special paste Select all
WINDOWS K Ctrl+K Ctrl+T Ctrl+/ | % Ctrl+% Ctrl+R [ ] D WINDOWS Ctrl+N Ctrl+O Ctrl+W Ctrl+S Ctrl++S F5 F7 F8 Ctrl+P F12

MACINTOSH K K T / | % % R [ ] D MACINTOSH N O W S S F5 F7
Ctrl+Q or Alt+F4 Q WINDOWS Ctrl+Z Ctrl++Z Ctrl+X Ctrl+C Ctrl+V Ctrl++X Ctrl++C Ctrl++V Ctrl+A MACINTOSH Z Z X C V X C V A C 1/2/3/4 M G F10 MACINTOSH
Copy the beat at the end of the bar C Voice 1/2/3/4 Multivoice editing Go to Add an automation Track Ctrl+1/2/3/4 Ctrl+M Ctrl+G F10 WINDOWS
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Add Erase Move up Move down Properties Navigation/Playback Beginning of bar End of bar First bar Last bar Previous section Next section Play Play from beginning Rewind Fast forward Loop/Speed trainer Display options Full screen Multitrack Navigator Instrument panel Next tab Previous tab Settings Score information Stylesheet Preferences RSE/Midi Tools Check the bars lengths Move/Swap voices
Ctrl++Ins Ctrl++Suppr Ctrl+Alt+ Ctrl+Alt+ F6 WINDOWS Home End Ctrl+ Home Ctrl+ End Alt+ Alt+ Spacebar Ctrl+Spacebar Ctrl + Ctrl + F9 WINDOWS F11 F3 Ctrl+B Ctrl+F6 Ctrl+Tab Ctrl++Tab WINDOWS F5 F7 F12 F2 WINDOWS F4 Ctrl++M
+ F6 MACINTOSH Spacebar Spacebar F9 MACINTOSH U F3 B F6 } { MACINTOSH F5 F7 , F2 MACINTOSH F4 M
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accented note, 17, 18, 51 Accented notes, 3 accidentals, 3, 5, 8, 13, 17, 51 Anacrusis, 15, 46 Arpeggio, 3, 21, 47, 52 artificial harmonic, 18, 48 ASCII, 12, 35, 36, 44 Audio, 10, 14, 21, 31, 32, 49 autobrush, 3 automations, 3, 33, 45 banjo, 4 barlines, 4, 10, 12, 15 barre, 3, 39 basses, 4, 31 beams, 9, 13, 22, 47 beat, 5, 7, 10, 12, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 23, 29, 39, 41, 42, 47, 48, 49, 51, 52, 53 bend, 18, 19, 48 Bend/Release, 18 browser, 7, 50 Brush, 21, 47, 52 Capo, 3 channel, 28, 32, 36 chord diagram, 7, 38, 39, 47 Chord Library, 3 chords, 3, 6, 7, 21, 22, 39, 47, 52 Chords Panel, 3, 7 classic, 3 Clef, 8, 15, 46, 52 clefs, 3, 15, 27 compressor, 3 Concert tone, 3, 8 copy, 3, 7, 23, 25, 28, 37, 49 Countdown, 33, 43, 49 Crescendo, 17 customize, 3, 19, 22, 27, 31, 35, 47, 48 cut, 23, 45 Decrescendo, 17 Default Classic, 27 Default Jazz, 27 display options, 4, 30 Double-dotting, 3 drums, 4, 28, 31 editing, 3, 6, 10, 13, 15, 16, 45, 53 Edition Panel, 3, 6, 8, 11, 13, 14, 15, 24 effects, 3, 4, 6, 15, 17, 20, 21, 31, 32, 35, 52 Effects panel, 6 equalizer, 3, 34 export, 4, 36, 37 Fade in, 19, 52 Fade out, 19, 52 Fermata, 3, 17, 47, 51 file, 1, 2, 7, 8, 13, 25, 29, 33, 35, 36, 37, 43, 50, 53 fingering, 21, 27, 38 Free-time, 3, 15 fretboard, 4, 11, 19, 21, 39, 40, 41, 42, 50 frets, 5, 18, 20, 39 fretted instruments, 4, 5, 10 Full-screen, 3 ghost note, 17 Global View, 7, 9, 10, 25, 29, 30, 50 grace-note, 19 grace-notes, 3 Grand Staff, 3, 11 gruppetto, 3, 20 guitars, 4, 20, 31 Hammer-On, 7, 18, 19 Humanization, 3 import, 4, 12, 35, 36 installation, 1 instrument, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 39, 42 Instrument Panel, 3, 6, 9, 11, 14, 28, 31, 32, 50, 54 interface, 3, 6 inverted turn, 20 jazz, 3 key, 5, 8, 11, 12, 15, 20, 40, 42 key signature, 5, 8, 15, 20 Keyboard, 11, 29, 30, 40, 42, 50, 51 language, 3, 31, 35, 36, 44 legato, 18, 19 Let Ring, 15, 18, 26, 48, 49, 51 line-break, 11 Linux, 1, 2, 3 lyrics, 7, 23 Lyrics Panel, 3, 7, 23 Mac OS, 1, 2 mandolin, 4 markers, 24, 29 master track, 3, 24, 31 Mastering Panel, 3, 6, 31 Metronome, 33, 43, 49 MIDI, 1, 11, 12, 28, 31, 32, 35, 36, 37, 43, 44, 49 mode, 3, 4, 7, 8, 10, 13, 15, 16, 28, 30, 32, 37, 39, 42, 43, 45, 46, 50 mordent, 3, 20 mp3, 37 multiple selection, 3, 13, 17, 25, 37, 46 Multirests, 3 multitrack, 4, 11, 30, 53 multi-voice, 3, 13, 16, 25, 26, 45 MusicXML, 35, 36, 44 natural harmonic, 18 New Features, 3, 7 Notation, 3, 5, 10, 12, 15, 27, 52 n-tuplets, 3, 12, 16 nuance, 17 octave, 15, 16, 43 Operating System, 1 orchestra, 4 Ornaments, 3, 52 palm mute, 20 panel, 6, 7, 28, 31 parchment, 7 paste, 3, 7, 23, 25, 53 PDF, 37, 44 percussion, 10, 25, 28, 45 piano, 3, 4, 9, 11, 25, 48 picking, 3, 21, 48 pickstroke, 21 pinch harmonic, 18 pitch, 11, 15, 17, 18, 20, 21, 47 playback, 4, 14, 18, 21, 29, 31, 32, 33, 34, 43, 49, 50 playing styles, 3 PNG, 37, 44 popping, 22 port, 32 PowerTab, 12, 36, 44 Preferences, 13, 33, 44, 53, 54 presets, 8 Properties, 9, 22, 30, 32, 34, 45, 53 Pull-Off, 18, 19 quintuplets, 5 Rasgueado, 3, 21, 47, 52 Realistic Sound Engine, 1, 31, 49 Repeat, 15, 16, 46, 53 repeat symbols, 10 repetition symbol, 16 requirements, 1 reverb, 3 rhythm, 5, 11, 12, 13, 15, 19, 25, 31, 35, 36 RSE, 1, 3, 21, 28, 31, 32, 37, 49, 54 Scale Engine, 40, 41, 42, 49 scales, 40, 41, 42 score, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 47, 49, 50 Score Information, 8, 44 scores, 3, 4, 7, 26, 27, 31 section, 3, 10, 22, 24, 25, 33, 46, 54 semi harmonic, 18 settings, 4, 6, 7, 10, 12, 14, 21, 27, 32, 33, 35, 41, 43, 49, 50 sextuplets, 5 shortcut keys, 24 simile marks, 3 slap, 3 slapping, 22 Slash, 3, 47, 52 slides, 20, 48 sound, 6, 19, 20, 22, 31, 32, 34, 36, 37, 43, 49 soundbank, 9, 10, 31 soundbanks, 3, 14 Soundboard, 7, 9, 14, 29, 30, 33, 36 special paste, 3 staccato, 18 standard notation, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 15, 19, 21 status bar, 7, 14 stems, 13, 22, 47 stringed instruments, 4 strokes, 28 Stylesheet, 3, 4, 9, 10, 18, 19, 21, 27, 35, 39, 44, 53, 54 symbols, 3, 4, 6, 10, 15, 16, 27, 46 System layout, 10 tablature, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 26, 30, 35, 36, 38, 39, 40, 47, 52 Tablatures, 3, 29 TablEdit, 12, 36, 44 tapping, 3, 18, 19, 21 template, 8, 44 tempo, 5, 14, 15, 17, 31, 33, 35, 43, 49 texts, 6, 7, 27 Ties, 12, 17 time signature, 5, 9, 10, 13, 15, 49 Timer, 3, 22, 47, 52 tools, 4, 6, 11, 40 track, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 17, 19, 22, 23, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 38, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 49, 50 tracks, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 37, 45, 49 transposing tone, 3, 8, 15 tremolo, 20, 21, 48 tremolo bar, 20, 48 trill, 20, 21, 48 triplet-feel, 9 triplets, 5, 12 tuner, 3, 4, 43, 49 tuning, 3, 4, 6, 7, 9, 27, 38, 40, 43 turn, 20, 32, 43 Undo/Redo, 3, 13 Variations, 14, 31, 45 vibrato, 21, 48 voices, 3, 13, 17, 26, 45, 49, 54 Volume swell, 19 Wah-Wah, 21, 31 WAV Export, 3, 37, 44 Windows, 1, 3, 29, 32 wizards, 26 zoom, 7, 37