Dilaw - Uhaw Guitar Tab
"Dilaw - Uhaw" is a song by the Filipino rock band Dilaw, released on November 18, 2022. The title "Uhaw" translates to "Thirst" in English, metaphorically expressing an intense longing or desire for love and connection.
The song's lyrics delve into themes of yearning and emotional vulnerability, using water-related imagery to convey the depth of this longing.
Originally performed as a soft ballad with minimal instrumentation, "Uhaw" was later re-released as "Uhaw (Tayong Lahat)" with a fuller arrangement and a blues rock influence.
This version became a significant hit, breaking Spotify Philippines' record for the biggest single-day streams for an OPM (Original Pilipino Music) song and topping the Billboard Philippines Songs chart for ten consecutive weeks.
For a deeper understanding of the song's themes and lyrics, you can watch the official lyric video below:
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How to Read a Guitar Tab
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.
- Tabs are read from left to right.
