The use of
vibrato can be notated several different ways in tablature. Most often, the
~ symbol is used, often strung together to appear as
~~~. Sometimes, vibrato will be simply notated with a
v.
A
string mute is almost always notated with an
x. Several x's in a row, on adjacent strings, is used to notate a rake.
Right hand tapping (for right handed guitarists) is generally notated in tab via a
t, in conjunction with the pull off and hammer on techniques used when executing right handed tapping. Thus,
2h5t12p5p2 represents traditional tapping technique.
When notating the tab for
harmonics, the
<> symbols are usually used, surrounding the fret which the
harmonic is played at.
This should give you all you need to get started reading and writing guitar tablature.