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Guitar Pro is the ultimate tool for guitarists, who use tabs. The software is suitable for beginners, as well as the advanced guitar players. It helps users advance their skills, compose, and even accompany themselves, as Guitar Pro songs can be used as backing tracks as well, even saved to MP3s. The main features of this tool are:

• You’ll be able to compose, or view a multitrack score editor focused on tablature. Unlike traditional tabs, GP tabs can be played with the push of a button, so you’ll actually hear what you need to play, or what you are composing.
• The tablature notation is easy to read and use, includes every notation symbol, and is specifically designed for stringed instruments, with the added plus of being able to play back music on different instrument sounds as well (this requires the RSE function).
• GP 5 includes guitar tools aimed aimed at assisting the user on an everyday basis: digital guitar tuner, chord diagrams, scales tool, fretboard display, etc.
• Import/export functions, so you can save your compositions in any form. You can actually import text based tabs as well, and GP will translate them into its own format.
• User friendly interface, so even beginners can get started quickly.
• Printable music sheets, which means your compositions, or the GP songs you are trying to learn can be printed out.
• Automatic fingering assistant, which shows you where you need to place your fretting fingers in preparation of the notes you need to play beforehand.
• Speed up or slow down the playback of songs, which is really useful for when you want to learn a new riff for example.

If you’re into learning songs off of the Internet and have been using tabs till now, you’ll want to try out Guitar Pro. Its tools, features, and ease of use make it a great resource for beginner and advanced guitarists alike.