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The first figure is a ''fretboard map'' or ''scale map/chart/pattern''. The '''x's''' represent frets on that string that are part of whatever scale is being illustrated. The '''R's''' indicate ''root notes'' of the scale. The '''*'s''' indicate that these are the same note, but can be played in either location. These maps are a more compact way than tab to demonstrate the fretboard pattern of a particular scale.
The other examples are ''chord charts''. They '''''You may notice my chord charts don't look like traditional chord charts, where the strings run vertically and frets horizontally.''''' I find that a bit confusing, especially when interspersed with tab. Mine are consistent with tab and how one typically views the fretboard - horizontal strings and vertical frets. It may take a second to get used to it if you are accustomed to traditional chord charts. Chord charts and scale maps represent almost the exact same thing, except that while scale maps indicate every member note of the scale, including multiple on the same string, while chord charts indicate only one note per string. This is so all the marked notes can be played simultaneously. Additionally, they are marked with letters (o, i, m, r, p, t) instead of x's and r's to indicate how to finger each note.
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