"Bella Ciao" became globally popular as the theme song of the hit Spanish series La Casa de Papel (Money Heist).
Although it's originally an Italian anti-fascist folk song from the early 20th century, the show's use of it gave the song a powerful modern resurgence.
In Money Heist, "Bella Ciao" is sung by the Professor and Berlin as a symbol of resistance, rebellion, and solidarity — perfectly aligning with the series' themes of uprising against corrupt systems.
The song itself has deep historical roots.
"Bella Ciao" was sung by Italian partisans who fought against Nazi Germany and the Italian Fascists during World War II.
The lyrics speak of sacrifice, freedom, and the desire to resist oppression — sentiments that strongly resonate with the characters in Money Heist as they take on the state-controlled financial system.
Thanks to the show's global success, "Bella Ciao" became a cultural phenomenon again.
It has been covered, remixed, and adapted into various languages and genres.
Its emotional weight, rebellious spirit, and catchy melody turned it into more than just a song — it became an anthem of defiance across protests, movements, and popular culture around the world.
In music, a tablature is a symbolic form of musical notation adapted to a specific instrument,
intended to be read and performed more easily than a traditional musical score.
To put it simply, a tablature represents the guitar neck and indicates which notes to play and when.
In guitar tabs, the lines represent the six strings of the guitar, and the
numbers on the lines indicate which frets to press with your fingers.
Why Learn to Read Guitar Tablature?
Tablatures are especially useful for learning the guitar without needing to understand traditional music theory.
Additionally, almost all modern songs are transcribed into guitar tablature.
If you want to learn your favorite songs, knowing how to read guitar tabs is essential.
The Basic Principles of Reading Tablature
A tablature always represents the lower notes at the bottom.
It is important to know the names of the strings (E, A, D, G, B, E).
Numbers indicate which fret to place your finger on.
A "0" means an open string, which is played without pressing on any fret.
