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Q: What does the "J" in "JGuitar" stand for?
A: "J" is for Java, a powerful programming language developed by Sun Microsystems. JGuitar was built entirely on Java technology. JGuitar also uses free open source Java tools from the Apache group.
Q: How do I read a chord diagram?
A: Picture a guitar standing straight up vertically with the headstock facing skyward and the fretboard facing towards you. Thats how the chord diagram is oriented. The vertical lines represent the strings and the horizontal lines represent the frets. The circles indicate where your fingers should go. A circle at the top of a diagram, above a string, indicates that you should play that string open (unfretted). An x above a string means don't strum that string in this chord. Chord diagrams are typically drawn close to the nut (the part between the fretboard and the headstock). So the first horizontal line starting at the top represents the nut, the next line down is the 1st fret, followed by the 2nd fret, and so on. But sometimes chords are played farther away from the nut, from the nut. In this case, a side note next to one of the frets lets you know where you are. If a chord requires a capo, that will be indicated too.
Q: Where do I find tab files for the tab mapper?
A: There aren't any tab files hosted on this site. But there are many scattered all over the internet. Try a search engine query for "guitar tab". That should get you started...
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A: Thanks. We're flattered. Paste the following html code into your site: <b>J</b><a href="http://jguitar.com/">Guitar</a>
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Q: Why are there so many questions in the FAQ?
A: You don't have to be sarcastic about it. Why don't you ask us a question so we can fill this page up.

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