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TabToolKit iPhone App Review - The Gadgeteer

When I first discovered the TabToolKit iPhone App by Agile Partners I thought it was a very cool idea for guitar players who like to use tablature to learn new tunes. I quickly ... For people that do not know how to read musical notation, tablature ...

Resolved Question: Anyone know the chords to hearts burst into fire by bfmv?

The guitar chords to hearts burst into fire by Bullet For My Valentine with the lyrics please as i haven't learnt how to read tablature and everything is in tabs! XD more

Resolved Question: Guitar lessons ?????

so i have always had an interest in guitar and i was wanting to learn how. the problem is that i dont have any money to get lessons. i have an acoustic guitar that my grandma gave me a long time ago. is there any way i could learn by teaching myself with some online help. and my friend said there are a few ways you can read music from a guitar i cant really remember but i think one of them was called tablature or someting. which is easiest??? more

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Voting Question: Memorizing guitar chords and theory?

ive been playing guitar for 4 years now, but probably differently than most others. when i began, a friend simply taught me how to read music (just tablature, not that fancy stuff), basic structure of the guitar, and that was it. everything else ive learned and built upon that. and now im realizing that by not learning chords at all or how to read theory, my playing is rather limited. is there any easy way to start memorizing chords and to read sheet music? and to play chords well, cause i suck at that too haha more

Resolved Question: goog guitar learning sites?

anyone know any sites that i can go to to learn how to read guitar notes for free? I know how to play guitar by tablature, but everyone who i talk to says i need to learn how to read notes. can someone please help? more

Voting Question: Down and Out (The Academy Is...) chords?

I'm trying to learn the song "Down and Out" by The Academy Is... on guitar, and I can't find the chords anywhere. I can't read tablature, and I'm not asking for instructions, but if anyone can find a link or post the chords (not tabs) for this song, I'd be very happy. :D Thanks! more

Resolved Question: Should I learn classical guitar?

I first picked up guitar about nine years ago. But even though I've been at it for years, I've been stuck at a beginner's level. I can read chord charts and tablature. I know commonly used chords/fingerings. I can figure out the chords to a lot of songs by ear if I sat down with a recording, pausing for each chord as I look for its match on the fretboard. But all I can do so far is just simple chord strumming. I don't know how to read music and I haven't really even gotten the names of the notes on the fretboard memorized (except for the fifth and sixth strings, because that's usually where the bass notes of chords are located, right?) I play songs mostly from the alternative rock genre (partly because I like the genre, and partly because there are a lot of songs from the genre that are easy enough for me to play). And sometimes, I like to try writing my own songs. Which is why I would like to learn how to play lead and improvise - so I could embellish my own songs and come up with more interesting sounds. I think I could use some music theory too. Without music theory or even knowing the notes on the fretboard, one could still come up with musical ideas, but to me, doing it that way feels like groping around in the dark. Also, I was thinking that if I knew some music theory, it would be a lot easier for me to figure out how to play other people's songs by ear. Of course, I could just look for tablature and play by numbers, but I want to understand what I'm doing... not just mindlessly hit these notes without knowing what they are and why..... So recently, I decided to sign up for lessons with a teacher. (I think one of the reasons my progress has been so slow is that I have been playing and learning mostly by myself. I was thinking I could learn more, faster, with the guidance of someone who knows what he's doing.) When we first met, my teacher asked me what exactly I wanted him to teach me. But I wasn't really sure how to put it in words. There are so many things I want to learn, and I probably don't even know what some of them techniques are called. :) He also mentioned that he didn't want to teach me by reading off sheet music, because, he said, it just might make me dizzy. Part of me agrees with my teacher. The thought of learning to read music, how it relates to the guitar, and playing the music as I read it just scares me. It seems so complicated. Also, if he does teach me to read music, he's going to be giving me classical lessons. Now, I LOVE listening to classical music. It's beautiful! It's just that I never really imagined myself playing it, because, well, it looks so difficult! :) However, there's also a part of me that thinks maybe it would be good for me. It'll motivate me to learn the notes on the fretboard, I'll learn proper fingering positions... and I'm not sure, but I have a feeling that I'll need to know how to read music if I want to learn some music theory - is that right? So now, I'm not so sure what I should do. Should I go ahead and learn classical guitar? Or should I just ask my teacher to teach me rock/blues songs and scales and solos, etc, by "shape" instead? Because I really want to understand what I'm doing... and I'm up for learning new and challenging things. But then again, I'm not sure if my brain can handle it (I'm already 27 years old)... or if it would really help me with my goals (songwriting, improvisation). I mean, it's probably not very realistic of me to aim for really becoming a classical guitarist, when I'm starting out this late in life. But I'm willing to learn what it has to offer, so hopefully I could apply it to other genres and perhaps even my own music. Yet, I'm also afraid that like my teacher said, it would just make me dizzy.. What do you think? :) By the way, I already decided to give the classical lessons a try. Last week was our first classical lesson. We haven't gotten to the part with note reading yet - just p-i-m-a exercises and tablature. It takes me forever to get it right there and then, on-the-spot, and we haven't even gotten to the good stuff yet! hahaha! :) Not to mention that these hourly lessons don't come very cheap. :) (we went over a Study in E Minor, "Andantino in C" and "Romanza") So now, I'm wondering if I could ask my teacher if he could give me the classical lessons more as homework/supplementary material, and just use more of our session time on rock/blues techniques..? I don't know. Would that be a better idea? Thanks... :)haha, yeah Matt B... I tend to write too long... haha... :) I'll try to write shorter next time. :)) Thanks. more

Resolved Question: Is there a website to help me read guitar tablature.?

I started playing the guitar not too long ago... and I really need to learn to play some songs but the guitar tabs is a language I can't read yet. Any site that explains how to read it will help. more

Resolved Question: I have a question about reading music on guitar.?

I know how to read tablature and know the basic Guitar chords(E,G,C,D,A). But i wanna ask is it recomended that i learn how to read Guitar music, like the notes that you read in band and orchestra, to get bettter at guitar? more

Resolved Question: Acoustic Guitar Chords?

Hi, I have been playing Acoustic/Electric guitar for about 3 months and im fairly decent. Only problem is i only read tablature and i was wondering if it would good to learn the basic guitar chords since im trying to write a song on acoustic guitar. Also, if i should learn them, what are the chords. Thanks:) more

Resolved Question: How long should i wait? and what does it cost?

So i play the acoustic guitar for 2 months now, and i learned some finger picking, chords, blues scale, how to tune a guitar standard and i can read tablatures. And i want to start playing the electric guitar, but my cousin tells me i should still practice on the acoustic guitar or i will ruin my whole guitarplaying :s but i don't know.. I'm really interested in guitar and i love learning about the history of it and i just want to know everything about it. I'm planning to buy a second-hand stratocaster for like €100 and a line 6 spider II amp for €150 second-hand. Guys, i love the guitar and i'm addicted to it, but i want to play more songs that go from rock to metalcore, because that's my music style. What would you recommend? more

Voting Question: Learning guitar songs?

Okay, so I've been playing the guitar for roughly a year now, and I'm in the processes of learning how to read music, but it's pretty difficult. I don't want to learn tablature. Im curious on how to be able to learn songs that I want to play. I cant find books on certain artists/songs/albums... Besides YouTube and tablature, how can I learn these songs? Please help. Thank you kindly. By the way I play a bit of electric, but I mainly enjoy acoustic (both classical, and regular). And also I'm not very good at using my ear to learn songs.. more

Resolved Question: when you read tablature how do you know which string to pluck ?

im learning guitar. more

Resolved Question: how hard is it to be a self taught guitar player?

I already have a guitar, it was a gift to me and originally had no idea to play it but now I have been inspired by my favorite rock musicians and want to be able to play along with some of my friends. Problem is guitar lessons are kinda steep in cash and I dont wanna ask my parents about lessons. Now my dad on one hand can teach me as he knows very simple chords but in the end his teachings are very limited. I was thinking of looking up on how to play tablature, its not chords but eventually if I learn I can move on to something more complicated like chords but how far will this take me? I dont plan on being in a band or anything but if a time or some similar scenario comes up I want to be able to read notes and not just rely on tabs. How far can one go in being a self taught guitar player? Would it be a deadend later on? Any tips/thoughts on what I should/shouldnt do? more

Voting Question: Would you be considered a good guitar player if every song you learn is straight tablature?

I've been playing guitar for 6 years now and can play all kinds of different songs and scales, but the only things I can't do is hear a song and play it by ear, and read notation(just yet). I know a guy whos been playing for about 30 years and a few solos hes learned he learned from tablatures. Actually most of the tabs I've read off of were either Power Tab editor downloads or guitar pro downloads. I've always thought all roads lead to Rome and whenever I hear a song I wanna learn how to play, the first thing I do is look up the tablature and if it's really simple then I feel stupid but if it's complex then I feel good and I didn't waste my time. I can play all sorts of songs, I can play stairway to heaven with my eyes closed but every song I've learned, it's from reading tabs and I feel like that's completely cheating because they didnt have all that way back when. more

Resolved Question: Which note do I play?

Up until recently all I played on the guitar was tablature. Now I'm learning how to read sheet music. Anyways this song http://www.music-scores.com/midi.php?sheetmusic=Beethoven_Ode_to_Joy_easy_clarinet (i know It's for the clarinet) it asks me to play an E note. Now which E note do I play and how can I tell? I can think of 6 E notes per octave.http://www.music-scores.com/midi.php?sheetmusic=Beethoven_Ode_to_Joy_easy_clarinet more

Resolved Question: how to read these's guitar tablature/tabs?

k i dont know why to read theses guitar tabs i tryed the learn how to read tablatures but that didnt work.maybe you can help!!!plezz here the website http://guitar.about.com/library/weekly/aa112100c.htm more

Voting Question: New at playing guitar! need opinions please!!?

So I recently bought an acoustic guitar. I've been playing for about two months now and I have learned a few chords, learned how to read basic tablature, penatonic scales, and different tunings etc.. I'm SERIOUS about learning. Music has been a huge part of my life since I can remember, but I have never tried for myself until now. I'm mainly doing it for fun right now and I have to admit, it's kinda self rewarding to see myself progress after I thought I would never be able to learn how. Can anyone tell me what I should be practicing and how to get good? I've been referring to youtube for tutorials, but I would love opinions from people who actually play! Thanks a bunch :D more

Resolved Question: In guitar tablature, what does 15-(15) mean?

So ive been teaching myself guitar for a while now, and ive gotten fairly OK just by reading tabs and learning chords. I was looking at the Cliffs of Dover tab by EJ and theres a part where it says : ------12---14-------------- 15----------------15--(15) (those are the highest strings) when i play it in guitar pro, it plays the last 15th fret an octive higher, but the only way i know how to do that is play 7 frets higher on the string above (which is a big stretch) someone please tell me how to do this or what to do, thx more

Resolved Question: Is it possible to learn guitar just by working with online tabs?

I'm really wanting to learn guitar this summer in between semesters. I don't really have the money for personal lessons, though. I've looked at the tablature online, and I've figured out how to read them. Is it possible for me to learn/teach myself guitar with these tabs? more

Resolved Question: I need help with guitar tabs!!!?

So I have been playing guitar for about 13 months and there has always been one thing that detered me from learning a song...I am fairly literate in reading guitar tablature except a few symbols. Even with the key I don't understand what to do. http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s177/RandallSharp/EnterSandman7.jpg This is just an example. This is the rhythm fill 1 for Enter Sandman - Metallica. I don't understand what the /7 means. I know it says to slide and i think it might mean where you just rest your hand on the note and strum then run down the neck, but I don't really know how to get that sound :( I consider myself ok a guitar. The only thing I have trouble with is solo-ing. If you know what this symbol means, please let me know? Also, if you have any other guitar tips, they will be appreciated :) Thanks in advance, I will pick best answer for whoever is most helpful :)Please no one tell me to "Google" how to read guitar tabs. I know how to read guitar tabs, this symbol needs to be better explained to me from another person. A video link would be perfect :) more

Resolved Question: How do you play a song on a guitar from traditional sheet music?

I know how to read tablature, and as a pianist I've been able to sight-read sheet music for going on 15 years. However, I've been playing a guitar for a couple years but I'd like to learn how to play from sheet music instead of tabs. Basically, I'm just looking for how sheet music relates to the guitar; I have a whole stack of sheet music books and I'd like to be able to play them on something other than piano. Thanks in advance! more

Resolved Question: Advice on learning to play the clarinet...(Complete beginner)?

Hey guys, just wondering if you can help me out with something?… First of all a bit of background…I´ve been trying to learn the guitar on and off now for a few years and so far haven´t really got too far past playing ´wonderful tonight´and a few other basic songs. My dad is a blues guitarist so I figured I felt kinda motivated to start playing..plus a do love the guitar! However…I have recently realized that my lack of progress was more due to a lack of inspiration rather than motivation..in other words…the guitar isn´t really the instrument I want to be playing! I am an avid jazz fan and adore the trumpet and clarinet and would like to start learning asap. I chose the clarinet over the trumpet just because I feel it has a smoother sound, whereas I find that unless a trumpet player has been playing for years it can sound a bit brassy and off tune (don´t get me wrong though I ADORE the instrument! ) Soooo my question is…how long do you think it would take to reach a decent level on the clarinet? Bearing in mind I have to start reading music from scratch as I only ever played from tablature with the guitar. Also bearing in mind that my practice schedule would be the following…around half an hour-an hour weekdays and perhaps an hour or 2 on the weekends. Anymore than that would be a strain on my schedule. Plus I intend to take classes an hour each week. Also..for a beginner do you advice wood or plastic clarinet and how much would be a good amount to spend on one (bearing in mind my budget Is fairly tight) ALSOOOO (sorry for the super long post) I am 25…is this too old to start from scratch?  I really should have got into this earlier, but I am super motivated… Any advice would be most welcome  more

Voting Question: How to begin playing guitar?

Okay, I have been playing guitar since like 2004 then I quit for a little and then started from scratch again recently. I have been taking online lessons, teaching myself and getting tabs online. I am VERY overwhelmed with all the stuff I have to learn and buy and I don't quite know a lot of this stuff. Here's how far I am: »I know my 7 basic chords »I only know a few intros and riffs to songs and I want to learn a full song very badly. » That's pretty much it except for a few small things. Anything you can contribute would be greatly appreciated! Easy songs to learn, links, how to read sheet music, how to read and understand tablature, etc. ANYTHING for a beginner guitarist. PS: I would like to know how to read the little special symbols and chord abbreviations in tabs. Also, if you can define any guitar terms that would be very helpful! Thanks!The main thing I am overwhelmed about is all the crazy confusing effects pedals and stomp boxes. Like I went to my local music store, trying to find me and easy to use effects pedal and all there was was like all these confusing mixer boards and professional effects and all types of distortion. When all I wanted was like a little GFX 707 stomp box so yea... more

Resolved Question: Suggestions on self-taught acoustic guitar?

Would you suggest self-taught acoustic guitar? I don't want to ask my parents for too much, by asking them if I could have guitar lessons. i'm already taking private tennis lessons, and they cost a lot. we could definitely afford it, but i don't want to ask them for so much considering how much they are already spending on me. i was wondering if self-taught guitar would be the way to go??? is there any learner dvds or books you would suggest? anything you could tell me about reading guitar music, and how long it would take to play simple songs. i don't want to be a big guitarist or be in a band, i just want to learn how to play songs like taylor swift's. thanks everyone also, Is tablature easy to read? what exactly is it? and what is a fret exactly? thanks a bunch! i really, really appreciate your help! you have no idea.:) more

Resolved Question: Good guitar book for left hand finger exercises and/or chord exercises?

I'm currently learning classical guitar and while I do not have a problem with my right hand (playing fingerstyle by the way) I ALWAYS have problems with my left not quite catching on. Some random stranger with a guitar I met while commuting home showed me this neat book about a week ago....the book had a whole bunch exercises in it and uh...I'll describe as best I can: -It wasn't in tablature (I'd actually have to read the notation) -It showed all the p i m a fingerings above the notes -and I think it was blue and white........ Don't know if it was specifically for classical guitar or not, but I do know that I'd love to find out what it's called exactly. Can someone help me out with this? Best answer for the best/right answer :) more

Resolved Question: What should i play, Piano or Guitar?

I have a bit of a problem. I have been learning piano for 2 years now but suddenly i got a urge to pick up a guitar. I picked this old electric guitar my dad bought for me when i was 7 which i never played and played some random things on it by ear. I loved it. It was an amazing instrument. Plus it aided to my interest in Rock and Metal music which never was fulfilled in piano. Anyways i figured how to read tablature and played some of my favorites. My parents hate rock and metal and rather listen to me playing soothing ( in their opinion) classical music on the piano. Now my parents have seen my interest in guitar and treat it as another phase. I told them i want to pursue the guitar rather than the piano. They think they already put a lot of money into my piano education. I agree they have as they got me a VERY expensive keyboard. With that much cash that they put in a keyboard i could get a awsome guitar. Any help? more

Resolved Question: easy songs for guitar beginners in spanish?

easy spanish songs for begginers? like songs that only use e,em,g,c,d chords and im still learning how to read tablature so if you could just give me the lyrics and the chords. :) more

Resolved Question: How is sweep picking done right?

I've been playing guitar now for a little over 10 years. I've learned on my own, teaching my self how to read tablature and learning covers, progressing to learning basic theory and composition, I can write songs, arrange and write harmonies in different voicings. I'm familiar with some scales other than the pentatonic but my strengths lie in the Blues bar, and most major, minor and 7th/9th and augmented/diminished chord voicings. In a nutshell; I'm not bad at all. I can PICK rhythms about as fast as The Red Chord or even Black Dhalia Murder, I understand complex arpeggios and while I can't SHRED completely I my solo techniques are just short of one concept. Sweep picking. I can't do it right. I know it takes time, and dedication. Please let me know if you have ideas or guidlines to follow. I wanna know if there is a simple way to COMPLETELY understand the idea behind this technique............. more

Resolved Question: Guitar Tablature question?

Just picked up guitar last week. I can read basic Tablature but I'm not sure what some of the symbols mean. Here is what I'm currently learning e|---------------------------------------------------------------------------| B|---------------------------------------------------------------------------| G|------0----------0-----------0----------0----------------------------------| D|-----------------------------------0---------------(repeat as necessary)--| A|---------0-0-2-3---------------2-2---0----0--------------------------------| E|---3------------------5/7\5--------------------------------------------------| e|----------------------------------------------------x-------------x--------| B|----------------------------------------------------x-------------0--------| G|----------------------------------------------------5-------------5--------| D|------4-4-----4-X-4-H-5---(REPEAT 5 MORE TIMES)-----5-------------4------| A|------5-5--3--5-X-5---------------------------------x-------------5--------| E|---3------------------------------------------------5-------------x--------| I'm don't know what 5/7\5 or the "x" and "h" in 4-X-4-H-5 mean. more

Resolved Question: how do you become a good guitarist or bassist in a short amount of time?

i really want to form a band and soon, i have already written a few songs, i have an acoustic guitar to use, and i already know how to read tablature (i mostly just learn by fret and string) , although i cant really read notes, i still want to know more

Resolved Question: question about reading guitar sheet music?

i can play guitar, but i never realy learned to read music. i can read tablature now though. does the strumming change, depending on how close the numbers are, like this http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/tabs/t/tokio_hotel/black_tab.htm ... i know its a gay song but i dont care. when they are right next to each other, are u supposed to strum up and down or is that suppose to signigy how much of a beat is between each note or something.signify* ... ... more

Resolved Question: Guitar Lessons.. Really Worth It?

Hey.. I had quick questions about guitar lessons. I understand other people have asked this but I want a personalized answer for my own needs :P. So, should we start with.. Are they worth it? I learn alot on my own but I seem to be losing motivation because I always hit a blockade when it comes to tablature I read and can't play it because it is out of my capable skill level. (Usually solo's from heavy metal bands). The lessons are like $18 per half hour, once a week, for as long as I would like to take them. I need to know from maybe your personal experiences if you've had any if they have taught you much and how much and if my money and time is even worth it? Thanks everyone! more

Resolved Question: should i learn to read music or just do tablature for learning to play guitar?

Im 13 and i want to learn guitar to have fun. i cant do lessons because they are to expensive. i thing i world rather just do tablature but tell me what u thing more

Resolved Question: what's next on my list?

hmm.... so I've been learning guitar for nearly 2 years, self taught. so far I've learnt: how to read music notation how to read tablature i have learnt chords and barre chords ive learnt some scales ive taught myself about 12 songs...and about now im nearly finished learning The rain song by Led Zeppelin.. So what comes next? more

Resolved Question: Good way to learn to read guitar music?

I play the classical guitar. I want to go away from tablature and learn to read music. I'll need to start from the beginning but I am willing to. Can anyone recommend a good self teaching tool like a book, video or computer program that can help? more

Resolved Question: Guitar help please =/?

Ok, hi... I wanna learn to write songs on the guitar.And I dont want to learn how to read music just yet.. Can it be done? I know how to read tablature, and i can play a couple songs but im not to familiar with chords or anything... I need a miracle.. more

Resolved Question: Learning mandolin? Tabs? Any help would be great?

I am attempting to learn mandolin. I cannot play any other insturments which it difficult. I cant read music either. I am looking for good tablature but preferably newer music. I use alltabs but that is more traditional. I also use ultimate-guitar but i can only really use it for chords. Help Please? more

Resolved Question: I just read that Fiona Apple learned to play the piano this way:?

"As a child, she taught herself to play piano chords by buying sheet music and translating guitar tablature into notes, a backward method with a happy result" It goes on to say "...she plays lots of satisfying clumps with her left hand and has little use for the twee right-hand flourishes that can destroy a good standard in a bad cabaret." Anyhow, maybe it's late at night because I'm trying to imagine how this would go. Can someone explain this method? So she would buy regular sheet music for guitar (or guitar and piano?) and then translate that to piano chords? I like that. It's very interesting and certainly unique. Any opinions from some musicians out there? Thanks! more

Resolved Question: Can't find guitar sheet music only tabs show up?

I hate learning a song from tablature. I cannot read it and learned to read regular sheet music. However, when I go to search for a song I want in notes not tabs, I can't find any. Does anyone know of any sites that sell solo songs for guitar in noted sheet music? No tablature! Songs I am looking for are Time in a Bottle by Jim Croce, and Diary by Bread...other classic rock songs also. more

Resolved Question: Need Help Reading A Guitar Tablature?

I recently started to learn guitar and bought weezers blue album tablature book, and for the most part its self explanatory, but im confused on to play this type of bar -------------------------- ------------------------- --10-10-10-10-10-- ------------------------- ---8---8---8---8---8-- ------------------------- theres no "x" between the notes which means no muting, but theres also no "0" which means to play it open, and i guess you could finger pick it, but i don't think that's what rivers cuomo did, also, when looking at the actual notation for it, the note is "F" just played at different octaves, but the chord above the bar is "G5" which i learned to play on the 3rd fret, so if anyone can help me out and tell me how to play it that would be awesome more

Resolved Question: A Question about Electric Guitar?

Im learning guitar and I need some good methods of practice (specifically for rock and heavy metal), without a teacher. I honestly do not know how to solo, everytime I attempt one I jus freeze cos I dont know where to put my fingers when reading tablature HELP! HOW DO YOU SOLO? more

Resolved Question: Guitar Tab Reading Questions?

I've been playing for a couple monthes, and i'm trying to familiarize myself with tablature by learning to play Stairway to Heaven. I'm going to post the lines of tab that confuse me, and ask my question under it in (parentheses). Thanks :) E-------5-7-----7-|-8-----8-2-----2-|-0---------0-----|-----------------| B-----5-----5-----|---5-------3-----|---1---1-----1---|-0-1-1-----------| G---5---------5---|-----5-------2---|-----2---------2-|-0-2-2-----------| D-7-------6-------|-5-------4-------|-3---------------|-----------------| A-----------------|-----------------|-----------------|-2-0-0---0--/8-7-| E-----------------|-----------------|-----------------|-----------------| (Could someone tell me what that /8 means, and what I must do to accomplish it?) E-------0-2-----2-|-0-----0----------|---------3-----3-| B-----------3-----|---1-----0h1------|-1-----1---0-----| G-----0-------2---|-----2-------2----|---0---------0---| D---2-----0-------|-3----------------|-----2-----------| A-3---------------|---------0----0-2-|-3---------------| E-----------------|------------------|---------3-------| (What does 0h1 mean, and what must I do to accomplish it?) E---------2-----2-|-0-----0---------------|---------3-----3-|-3^2-2-2-------| B-------1---3-----|---1----1--0-1---------|-1---1-1---0-----|-3---3-3-------| G-----0-------2---|-----2---------2-------|---0-0-------0---|-2-----2-------| D---2-----0-------|-3---------------------|-----2-----------|-0-----0-------| A-3---------------|-----------0------0-2--|-3---------------|-----------0-2-| E-----------------|-----------------------|---------3-------|---------------| (3^2?) Thanks :D more

Resolved Question: should I further an education in music?

Hi, Ive been playing guitar for 6 years, both Acoustic and Electric. I've been taking informal lessons and I have leaned to play classical peices like "Moonlight Sonata" and "Four Seasons - Summer." I have a good grip on my instrument and I learned most techniques. Generally, I can accurately play (sixteenth notes) at a tempo of 160 bpm. I have moderate knowledge of music theory, such as triads, chord formation, scales and modality..etc My main weakness is reading musical scores; I can read time signatures but i have difficulty finding the actual notes (most of the time I read Tabs/Tablature with time signature). I plan to improve my knowledge of theory and scores as soon as I have polished every bit of my technique. However, currently I'm 22, a sophomore at business school, I'm doing well enough with a GPA of 3.2. I have always thought of music as a side hobby, but now I'm considering a more formal education in music. By the time I graduate business school, I should at least have an infallable technique and an extensive knowledge of theory and I should be able to read scores. Im heavily inspired by guitar teacher, after he graduated Electrical Engineering, he went to Europe and studied in various conservatories there. He's 28 and now works as an Engineer by day and teaches by night (and is amazingly successful!!). So my question is, should I consider a formal education in music after I graduate business, or is this just a far-fetched dream? Should I just stick to what Im doing right now and focus on my business career? If you recommend that I should go for it, can you spare some advice, please? What else should I need to know or learn before considering a musical education? Thank you all :-) more

Resolved Question: Guitarists: How to improve tabbing by ear?

I am a guitarist, I have been playing for seven month only and I have a hard time tabbing out songs by ear. I'm only 14, I am a freshman, I have had some private lessons, and I take Guitar class. Everytime I look up tablature for a song on (http://www.911tabs.com or http://www.ultimate-guitar.com) they are wrong. I know I need to be learning all the scales, guitar method, how to read sheet music, and know proper history of rock-n-roll. I'm learning that, but I'm more interested in learning how to play songs by ear. I know it takes time & practice! Do you have any advice for me? I need the tabbing for this song correct: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KymrlsA_SfA&feature=related. Thanks. more

Resolved Question: Survey for guitarists...?

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