What is a gp3 file and how do I open a gp3 file?

The .gp3 file extension is used mainly by the program known as Guitar Pro 3. .gp3 files refer to the musical format files created with the use of the program and these files usually contain guitar tabs and even piano notes. With the software, users can edit these tabs or even compose their own tabs to share with other people. The best thing about this software is that it is not exclusively for guitar tabs but it is also used to create tabs for other stringed instruments. It is these tabs created, edited and saved using this software that is referred to as the .gp3 files. This program is helpful for those people who want to learn how to play a certain song using their guitar or piano. The .gp3 files created can serve as other people’s reference to learn how to play the guitar. .gp3 files can be imported using various programs like K Guitar and Harmony Assistant.