Convert MusicXML to Guitar Tab

When you already have a MusicXML export from notation software, Frettify can skip PDF recognition and generate editable guitar tablature directly from the score data.

Download your converted tab as a Guitar Pro file or a printable PDF.

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Quick answer

Frettify converts MusicXML notation files into editable guitar tablature, using structured score data as a cleaner starting point than scanned PDF recognition.

Import notation data without running OCR on a PDF.

Preserve the review path from parsed MusicXML into generated tab.

Move converted music into the editor or Tab Viewer workflow.

Download Guitar Pro files and tab PDFs

After conversion, review and edit your tablature, then download a Guitar Pro (.gp) file for editing and playback or export a PDF of your tab for printing. These downloads are available across Frettify's supported instrument conversions.

Supported inputs and outputs

Input: MusicXML
Output: editable guitar tab
Optional next step: tab viewer file generation

Typical workflow

Upload a MusicXML file
Generate guitar tablature
Inspect warnings and note mapping
Edit or export the result

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Questions musicians ask

Why use MusicXML instead of PDF?

MusicXML is structured notation data, so it avoids the recognition step needed for PDF score images and can be a cleaner starting point.

Can I change the generated fret choices?

Yes. The generated tab can be opened in the editor so you can refine positions for the way you play.

Does MusicXML conversion require PDF recognition?

No. MusicXML conversion starts from structured notation data, so Frettify can skip the PDF recognition step and move directly into tab generation.

Start converting music in Frettify Studio.

Import MusicXML, generate guitar tab, then continue into editing or tab viewer playback.

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