How to read Tab

volusia1* · 12-05-2007, 07:33 PM

Just thought I would post this for those who cannot read or have never tried to read tablature. For some reason TAB immediately clicked with me when I first started reading it in guitar magazines.

I have a friend who has been playing guitar way longer than me. He knows quite a bit about music theory but struggles with TAB. So I thought I would put this out in hopes that someone could use it. Here are a few good links explaining the method to the madness.

Just kidding, it's really quite simple

YouTube - Guitar Lesson 2 - Reading TAB (www.vGuitarLessons.com)

Reading Guitar Tablature II | Lessons @ Ultimate-Guitar.Com

Guitar guide : How to read guitar and bass tabs

BOBBO · 12-05-2007, 07:44 PM

I rely alot on TABS !! I'm horrible reading music and Tabs are easier for me !!

im_b0r3d_ · 12-05-2007, 07:51 PM

Do you guys know any sites for Classic Rock songs on sheet music? I know its not the point of the thread, but I want to improve my sheet music reading skills.
Thanks! (300th post

)

BOBBO · 12-05-2007, 08:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by im_b0r3d_

Do you guys know any sites for Classic Rock songs on sheet music? I know its not the point of the thread, but I want to improve my sheet music reading skills.
Thanks! (300th post

)

Try this thread !!!! For Tabs and sheet music !!

Great Website for Guitar & Bass Tab's

Great Website for Guitar & Bass Tab's

im_b0r3d_ · 12-05-2007, 08:52 PM

Hey BOBBO, where is the sheet music? Never have seen sheet music on Ultimate Guitar.

BOBBO · 12-05-2007, 09:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by im_b0r3d_

Hey BOBBO, where is the sheet music? Never have seen sheet music on Ultimate Guitar.

My mistake !

Harpozep · 12-05-2007, 09:07 PM

I get confused reading TAB. Read music for years and am now pretty slow at that too, sigh.......

Need to get my confidence back and learn TAB. I'll click on the link and see what's up. thanks

volusia1* · 12-05-2007, 09:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Harpozep

I get confused reading TAB. Read music for years and am now pretty slow at that too, sigh.......

Need to get my confidence back and learn TAB. I'll click on the link and see what's up. thanks

I have been studying theory, music, notes on a staff, etc, on my own in the library for a while. I am slowly learning the concept and I feel that once I do understand, it will validate a lot for me.

However, TAB, at first glance, registered immediately with me. It was like a code that I could relate to. I can see TAB transcribed for a song I do not know and be able to hear the notes in my head.

Kinda weird but that's the way I roll

Harpozep · 12-05-2007, 11:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by volusia1*

I have been studying theory, music, notes on a staff, etc, on my own in the library for a while. I am slowly learning the concept and I feel that once I do understand, it will validate a lot for me.

However, TAB, at first glance, registered immediately with me. It was like a code that I could relate to. I can see TAB transcribed for a song I do not know and be able to hear the notes in my head.

Kinda weird but that's the way I roll

That's the way musical notation should work. It should come alive in your head. Tab does not for me, but I'm glad it does for you.

blueburst · 12-29-2007, 04:06 PM

I wish it would just come to me in my head but alas it won't so tabs kick ass for me.

12-05-2007, 07:33 PM	#1 (permalink)
volusia1* Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Dayton, Ohio Posts: 681 Thanks: 6 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	How to read Tab Just thought I would post this for those who cannot read or have never tried to read tablature. For some reason TAB immediately clicked with me when I first started reading it in guitar magazines. I have a friend who has been playing guitar way longer than me. He knows quite a bit about music theory but struggles with TAB. So I thought I would put this out in hopes that someone could use it. Here are a few good links explaining the method to the madness. Just kidding, it's really quite simple YouTube - Guitar Lesson 2 - Reading TAB (www.vGuitarLessons.com) Reading Guitar Tablature II \| Lessons @ Ultimate-Guitar.Com Guitar guide : How to read guitar and bass tabs __________________ *" Less is More"* www.myspace.com/brianlucasproject http://www.soundclick.com/blucas

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im_b0r3d_ V.I.P. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,541 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: How to read Tab Do you guys know any sites for Classic Rock songs on sheet music? I know its not the point of the thread, but I want to improve my sheet music reading skills. Thanks! (300th post )

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im_b0r3d_ V.I.P. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,541 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: How to read Tab Hey BOBBO, where is the sheet music? Never have seen sheet music on Ultimate Guitar.

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blueburst Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 112 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: How to read Tab I wish it would just come to me in my head but alas it won't so tabs kick ass for me. __________________ Airman are to be seen and not heard so shut the #%@$ up - Tsgt Brown

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