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DrWorm
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 Posted - 09/13/2007 : 13:14:13
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How many of you read music vs tab only? And how long have you been playing?
Just curious.. I'm new to both and trying to relearn myself how to sight read.
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Carl
- A 'Fifth' Catholic -
Ireland
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Posted - 09/13/2007 : 16:01:20
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I can read tab pretty well. I had a bash a understanding notation once, but found it too tricky.
"I hate how the reptile dreams it's a mammal. Scaley monster: be what you are!!" - Erebus. |
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pixiestu
> Teenager of the Year <
United Kingdom
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Posted - 09/13/2007 : 16:47:40
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I just use tab and have no problem reading it. I might learn to read music though since I want to play the keyboard/piano. At the moment I've just learned all the chords and am learning stuff by ear.
"The arc of triumph" |
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lumpy
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Posted - 09/14/2007 : 00:48:35
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| I've been trained for reading music since I was a little one, but I work well with tabs too. I'm working on my ear training. |
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ClassicalRey
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USA
56 Posts |
Posted - 09/15/2007 : 09:56:45
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I played a lot of cello in my youth so I can read notes in the bass clef with ease.
I wish I was as fluent in reading the treble clef. It's hard to cover Captain Beefheart's a Red Rose that I Mean without knowing the treble clef. |
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Broken Face
-= Forum Pistolero =-
USA
5155 Posts |
Posted - 09/15/2007 : 10:01:22
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I use tab for guitar, but for most other things (bass, melody lines, etc) i'm proficient at reading both treble and bass clef (and with a little work, moveable C clef).
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remig
* Dog in the Sand *
France
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Posted - 09/15/2007 : 11:11:41
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I can unerstand tabs but i preffer chords. And I can't read music. I had learned but i forgot.
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jamblack
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Posted - 09/15/2007 : 15:14:56
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| I've been playing for a couple of years. I've learned to read tabs from this site. Thanks to those who've taken the time to do it! |
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mr.biscuitdoughhead
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
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Posted - 09/15/2007 : 19:49:31
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i used to be able to read notes (i play piano) i can't much anymore but i got better w/ chords.
 "How do you like that, Sir Harold?"
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theonecontender
= Cult of Ray =
Canada
565 Posts |
Posted - 09/16/2007 : 20:21:56
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| Good question.. I just started learning piano a couple of weeks ago. 'Jingle Bells' is my new favorite song - not by choice. |
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debaserrr
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Posted - 10/17/2007 : 14:28:26
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i can read tab but badly, i cant read music. i like chords and wierd riffs like on Czar, i get so annoyed with lead guitarists that i natural avoid playing tab
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Can you read music?
