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[website] How to switch and pin instruments in Official Tabs?

Written by Emma
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Official Tabs provide multi-track access, allowing you to view and play notation for every instrument in a song, including Lead Guitar, Bass, and Drums,etc.

Switching instruments

To change the instrument you are currently viewing:

  • Open an Official Tab and locate the Instruments section on the right side of the page

  • Select a track from the list (e.g.,"Acoustic Guitar")

  • The notation and playback will automatically update to the selected instrument

Pinning the instrument bar

To keep the instrument list accessible while scrolling through the song:

  • Click the Pin icon located within the Instruments section

  • The bar will remain fixed to the side of the screen for quick switching during practice

  • To remove the instrument bar from the screen, tap the “Unpin” icon

The letters S and M are standard track controls:

S = Solo. When you tap this, only that instrument track will play. All other instruments are temporarily muted.

M = Mute. When you tap this, that instrument track is silenced, while the others keep playing.

This lets you focus on one instrument (Solo) or remove one from the mix (Mute) while practicing.

Beside each instrument there is a small green circle indicator, which shows that the instrument is currently playing at that moment.

There is also a volume control button beside each instrument and a master control for all instruments, allowing you to adjust volume.

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