How to think about r/tabs
The community focuses on sharing and discussing tabs for various musical instruments, particularly the ukulele and guitar. Members share their own transcriptions, cover songs, and techniques, fostering a collaborative environment for musicians of all skill levels. The emphasis on fingerstyle, strumming patterns, and harmonics sets this community apart as a resource for those looking to enhance their playing through shared knowledge and creativity.
Confidence 4/5
Audience
Participants are typically music enthusiasts ranging from beginners to advanced players who are interested in learning and sharing tabs. The vibe is supportive and collaborative, with members eager to help each other improve their skills. Many members are likely to be younger musicians, including students and hobbyists, who are passionate about playing and exploring new songs and techniques.
Posting culture
Content that thrives includes well-formatted tabs, instructional posts, and engaging discussions about techniques or specific songs. Members appreciate clarity and detail in submissions, while overly promotional or low-effort posts tend to get downvoted. The community encourages regular contributions, and active engagement in discussions can enhance visibility and reputation among peers.
Brand engagement notes
Brands should approach this community with caution, as members are generally resistant to overt promotion or advertising. Authentic engagement through sharing valuable content, such as tutorials or free resources, can be well-received. Collaborating with popular contributors or sponsoring educational content may also resonate positively. However, brands should avoid direct sales pitches and focus on building genuine relationships with members.
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What r/tabs talks about
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Top contributors
Who shapes the conversation
The most active and most-upvoted posters and commenters in this community. Useful when planning outreach or studying a community's tastemakers.
Top posters
By post count
- u/BasilGuitarMusic
- u/hipsteredASMR
- u/[deleted]
- u/mikeydob
- u/globol1337
- u/GaryJosephPotterJr
- u/GradationTabs
- u/alexzandermusican
- u/TheRealLardin
- u/ruelmoralesmusic
- u/MichaelMurrayMusic
- u/KarlyDMusic
- u/danisevenfold
- u/GeorgeWitchfinder
- u/MAGNAPlNNA
- u/Fancy_Flamingo8215
- u/poophead303
- u/Jahomeless
- u/nosilloc01
- u/ghostwiththemost6
- u/AdMother414
- u/BigLugo
- u/Willem20
- u/Xodrag
- u/GrayCatMusic
- u/bomerijn
- u/kawaiithrowaway64
- u/Arkaius_
- u/Kilum_Natta
- u/OkMycologist17
- u/AbigailJMarks
- u/Bunniestt
- u/ekvirtanen_bass
- u/Zeldakina
- u/hunterfox666
- u/kindofhatemyself
- u/TonyHawks_Watermelon
- u/Pandacatgamer
- u/MusicCann
- u/NoFly2391
- u/Willeboeh
- u/cozyeyed
- u/suddenly_vanished
- u/Junior_Research_9186
- u/VixiFemi
- u/Kazuyakinoshitaa
- u/NotKevinJames
- u/Greencheezy
- u/BruhBound
- u/Reydragon_28
- u/django_celery_learn
- u/ProximusSeraphim
- u/Ginrai
- u/droplet86
- u/t8nkdempsey
- u/Inside-Power333
- u/Mediocre_Grade_230
- u/Peebi24
- u/okmooze
- u/jkjoshie123
- u/Ratfink6666
- u/colonyy
- u/badkarma765
- u/Swagsurfer04
- u/pepeisntfunny
- u/square495
- u/Shawzy56
- u/oscar_the_nelson
- u/Environmental_Rub_77
- u/sofia_250
- u/fdunnyimpodter
- u/Few_Law3804
- u/Yukio_Taksuki
- u/BuckarooBanzai88
- u/JHBJJ1288
- u/RadioactiveSince1990
- u/fammana79
- u/olip06
- u/LeeGreenGwynabTin
- u/streetsoldier93
- u/azraeiazman
- u/samstone11
- u/Charming_Design8213
- u/PlERCE-
- u/MiNiSoTaN
- u/vic_rock_official
- u/elmo304
- u/Blackinmind
- u/ppmaster45
- u/GumbyThemedDildo
- u/FriendlyDetective319
- u/Jokers_Testikles
- u/thatsiegeguywhoreall
- u/Sapphiresoul73
- u/sohigh_airtechnician
- u/DontGoSedric
- u/mephezZz
- u/NecessaryHeadset
- u/yippintohell
- u/Sr__J
By votes
- u/BasilGuitarMusic
- u/mikeydob
- u/hipsteredASMR
- u/[deleted]
- u/GaryJosephPotterJr
- u/ruelmoralesmusic
- u/GradationTabs
- u/globol1337
- u/TheRealLardin
- u/alexzandermusican
- u/MichaelMurrayMusic
- u/badkarma765
- u/Swagsurfer04
- u/Fancy_Flamingo8215
- u/GeorgeWitchfinder
- u/KarlyDMusic
- u/MAGNAPlNNA
- u/danisevenfold
- u/Willem20
- u/Xodrag
- u/pepeisntfunny
- u/square495
- u/Shawzy56
- u/Environmental_Rub_77
- u/sofia_250
- u/Few_Law3804
- u/oscar_the_nelson
- u/fdunnyimpodter
- u/fammana79
- u/olip06
- u/ppmaster45
- u/GrayCatMusic
- u/kawaiithrowaway64
- u/Arkaius_
- u/Kilum_Natta
- u/Yukio_Taksuki
- u/BuckarooBanzai88
- u/RadioactiveSince1990
- u/LeeGreenGwynabTin
- u/vic_rock_official
- u/Blackinmind
- u/poophead303
- u/JHBJJ1288
- u/streetsoldier93
- u/azraeiazman
- u/samstone11
- u/PlERCE-
- u/MiNiSoTaN
- u/GumbyThemedDildo
- u/FriendlyDetective319
- u/Jokers_Testikles
- u/thatsiegeguywhoreall
- u/sohigh_airtechnician
- u/NecessaryHeadset
- u/yippintohell
- u/bomerijn
- u/Broad_Feeling_3827
- u/Ollie_J_H
- u/riverkarma69420
- u/ekvirtanen_bass
- u/MusicCann
- u/elmo304
- u/Sapphiresoul73
- u/DontGoSedric
- u/mephezZz
- u/Sr__J
- u/Informal_Ad4641
- u/pintselton
- u/Lucas_The_Drummer
- u/Lonely-Lead3279
- u/sh0w3r
- u/Radaistarion
- u/Accomplished_Ad_6638
- u/Abraxaskukl0901
- u/selfproclaimedballs
- u/omartaleb215
- u/Nimboss2411
- u/Huski_Huski
- u/218141252515
- u/OkMycologist17
- u/AbigailJMarks
- u/Bunniestt
- u/Jahomeless
- u/Zeldakina
- u/kindofhatemyself
- u/NoFly2391
- u/ghostwiththemost6
- u/Charming_Design8213
- u/Rendoir
- u/Comfort-Deep
- u/SnazzyRaccoon
- u/NervePutrid9403
- u/SrDantoviich
- u/Queasy-Oil-9241
- u/Letmepicausername
- u/LockyRT
- u/Bright-Pudding5099
- u/RileyBeats
- u/visions-of-skater
- u/Remarkable-Ad-5729
Top commenters
By comment count
- u/nooberboober
- u/NotFlameRetardant
- u/MyMusicMan
- u/Sebubba98
- u/BirdieNumNumm
- u/HazKaz
- u/zulutango182
- u/Certain_Camera_1720
- u/Echo-312
- u/ExcellentAd3728
- u/SirThoreth
- u/Kennard
- u/NothingsShocking
- u/zaprutertape
- u/insidiom
- u/globol1337
- u/ProjectOrpheus
- u/Obvious-Yesterday-64
- u/Chriskills7
- u/customdumbo
- u/NWTrailJunkie
- u/Ya_like_jazz08
- u/Beershift_Knob_
- u/strickland3
- u/Jantol93
- u/sofia_250
- u/Papa335677
- u/ProtopetPhantom
- u/gjgun
- u/francisandfox
- u/jspector1
- u/MisfitJewlz
- u/cd36jvn
- u/ostensibly_hurt
- u/Happy_Care_1715
- u/bwayybe
- u/TabsAZ
- u/BlueEyedJ
- u/darkravenartist
- u/Base_Prime
- u/alividlife
- u/j-far3
- u/Expensive-Bar8990
- u/CaptainTheGabe
- u/ll-Soul-ll
- u/FlipOutCutCode
- u/Barry_Bongs
- u/damiancray
- u/baulrogsbane
By votes
- u/zulutango182
- u/ostensibly_hurt
- u/baulrogsbane
- u/NotFlameRetardant
- u/TabsAZ
- u/SirThoreth
- u/ProjectOrpheus
- u/ProtopetPhantom
- u/MisfitJewlz
- u/Happy_Care_1715
- u/BlueEyedJ
- u/j-far3
- u/MyMusicMan
- u/BirdieNumNumm
- u/HazKaz
- u/Certain_Camera_1720
- u/Echo-312
- u/Kennard
- u/zaprutertape
- u/insidiom
- u/globol1337
- u/nooberboober
- u/customdumbo
- u/Beershift_Knob_
- u/Jantol93
- u/sofia_250
- u/gjgun
- u/francisandfox
- u/bwayybe
- u/alividlife
- u/Barry_Bongs
- u/Sebubba98
- u/ExcellentAd3728
- u/NothingsShocking
- u/Obvious-Yesterday-64
- u/Chriskills7
- u/NWTrailJunkie
- u/Ya_like_jazz08
- u/strickland3
- u/Papa335677
- u/jspector1
- u/cd36jvn
- u/darkravenartist
- u/Base_Prime
- u/Expensive-Bar8990
- u/CaptainTheGabe
- u/FlipOutCutCode
- u/damiancray
- u/ll-Soul-ll
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FAQ
r/tabs — frequently asked questions
Quick facts about this subreddit's size, history, focus, and related communities.
How many subscribers does r/tabs have?
r/tabs has approximately 38,278 subscribers as of May 27, 2026.
When was r/tabs created?
r/tabs was created on November 22, 2008 (18 years ago).
What is r/tabs about?
The community focuses on sharing and discussing tabs for various musical instruments, particularly the ukulele and guitar. Members share their own transcriptions, cover songs, and techniques, fostering a collaborative environment for musicians of all skill levels. The emphasis on fingerstyle, strumming patterns, and harmonics sets this community apart as a resource for those…
What subreddits are similar to r/tabs?
Communities similar to r/tabs include r/transcribe, r/basstabs, r/guitarpro, r/learnguitar, r/sheetmusic.
Who are the most active posters on r/tabs?
The most frequent posters on r/tabs include u/BasilGuitarMusic, u/hipsteredASMR, u/[deleted].
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