May I remind you...98% of the tabs you find on the interent are somehow wrongthat and they also force you into a particular interpretation of a song which is ick
You guys gotta realise that not everyone starting to play guitar has a great ear that can figure stuff out on their own, or have lots of theory knowledge and they probably will ignore you and go for tabs anywaythen they should learn the fundamentals of not only music but their instrument as well before trying to play songs
then they should learn the fundamentals of not only music but their instrument as well before trying to play songsbut that's boring
then they should learn the fundamentals of not only music but their instrument as well before trying to play songsI agree with you to a certain extent. Yes, learning the fundamentals is important, but not required. There have been several musicians who can just naturally pick things up by ear without the need of sheet music or tabs. I think tabs a re a good introduction to understanding music. Eventually, the musician will want to improvise or learn more about why the tabs work, and they'll start digging into learning music theory. They'll want to know why somethings in music work. Eventually, they'll want to learn more about music without the use of tabs. I think tabs are good for those who are just starting. Plus, sheet music isn't something you pick up over night. Tabs are fairly easy to pick up, sheet music takes some dedication. But, like I said, once they immerse themselves in music theory and the whole mechanics of music, they'll probably want to learn how to do some sight reading. Knowing music theory and how to read music is NOT required. It certainly is a incredibly helpful tool into having a more solid understanding of why things work the way they do in music, but its certainly not required. Also, I second ultimate-guitar. Its a pretty good site. I'd recommend taking a glance at the music theory FAQ.
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btw, WC you're quite the snob, shut up and play yer geetar (oh wait you just play bongos)*djembe
that and they also force you into a particular interpretation of a song which is ick
reading sheet music opens so much more room for creativity and octave switching and different voicings, but you get none of that with tab. 00000000
(as in the band I am in has not been able to find a bassist because they're all tab-self-taught and they cant think musically outside of playing exactly what is written and it is extremely frustrating)wash cycle where are you lets go!
btw, WC you're quite the snob, shut up and play yer geetar (oh wait you just play bongos)
If the person really loves to play and create music (something they will find out from playing) then they will make the initiative to learn theory and better themselves.haha, that's not me
haha, that's not me
But what if there's no theory for what he wants to do?Please find me any music that has no theory behind it.
But what if there's no theory for what he wants to do?
Please find me any music that has no theory behind it.
Please find me any music that has no theory behind it.Shepperd's music is technically musical, so it has a certain base musical theory behind it, even if Shepperd hasn't learnt the intricacies of musical theory.
haha, that's not me
So if a chimpanzee hits random keys on a piano (I'm not calling you a monkey Shepperd) it has musical theory behind it, even if the chimp didn't learn theory?No, because it wouldn't be musical.
Here, what is the theory behind this?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZ860P4iTaM
Yes shepperd but what theories do you use to create it? You can analyse anything any way you want but what really matters in this case is how it's madeTheory is was not created to bind you to a certain way of playing, it was used to help you understand why things in music sound the way they are. You know that old saying if you know all the rules, then you know to break them. That can apply to theory. Its not to dictate your playing, but to help you understand music. You don't need to know theory to create music, but it definitely helps. Its a great tool to help you communicate with other musicians as well.
Have you ever heard of chromatics?
Chromaticism is when you play notes that aren't in the scale you're using right now but this does not apply to atonal harmony and improvisation methodsIf youre saying that the cat is using "atonal harmonies" and "improvising", then your applying what its doing to theory.
It is not music, so it is irrelevant. Music is a solely human domain.so not true.
It must be a fret buzz the hoodieWhat is this and how do I fix it? (Sorry, I just started playing guitar)
its usually to do with the quality of your guitar strings. replace them or something.