User Manual

The “T” symbol is displayed above the tablature to indicate a tapping effect. In
Guitar Pro, a tapping 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).
Golpe finger/thumb
Golpe is a percussion technique involving fingers (thumb or other fingers) and
applied to the guitar body.
Pickscrap out upwards/downwards
This techniques consist by going up or down your guitar neck scratching your
strings with your guitar pick.
Dead slapped
Dead slapped is a bass guitar technique which consist in giving percussive hits
on the guitar strings using your left hand (for right handed players).
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