Quote (woodnbronze24 @ Oct. 04 2007, 22:59)
Tab is by far inferior to standard notation.
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Many tab readers don't understand why tab is inferior, because they don't understand chord/melody relationships, and how crucial hearing those connections are. Notation SHOWS you the relationships, presupposing that you know what to look for (it ain't rocket surgery, either).
Without ears, neither tab nor standard notation will get you further than 'reciting the notes'.
If you don't understanding why standard notation is a better form of communication in the long run, this article might help explain why tab is a fine shortcut and fingering/position aid that works, but doesn't allow you to see 'under the hood' of music in a way that ultimately helps you to CREATE YOUR OWN.
For those uninterested in theory or standard notation, skip it and enjoy playing from tab. It's better to play from tab than not play at all, but if you are frustrated with "not knowing what to play" other than versions of tunes learned from tab, this article might introduce you to concepts that ultimately will free your behind to be more creative
PS- Klaus, the reason much tab has no rhythmic notation is that many tab readers don't know how to interpret it, since they haven't dealt with standard notation (yet?). As a professional transcriber, I have often been asked to leave off "timing stems, because it just clutters up the page".
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