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'The pros' shouldn't need to look at a single guitar tab to be honest



Andelusion said:'The pros' shouldn't need to look at a single guitar tab to be honest![]()
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SidewinderINC said:if you're a pro surely you should know where they're supposed to go anyway
i generally use it becuase its tricky to find official sheet music for half of the songs i want to play.
dmpoole said:Are you talking about the same program ?
This actually shows you in real time (or time you choose) where exactly to put your fingers and how to play the riff on a guitar neck.
This is without doubt the tool for a newbie and pro's.
Clinkz said:This is exactly why i dont advocate using it because guitar isnt a science its an art. Every great guitarist has their own style of playing. I would rather a new player developed their own sense of the neck rather than what some program says they should do.
It also reduces a players ability as a musician because they will become reliant on being shown the steps to success. Being able to actively listen to a tune and figure out the part is far more valuable then being able to read it.
Clinkz said:This is exactly why i dont advocate using it because guitar isnt a science its an art. Every great guitarist has their own style of playing. I would rather a new player developed their own sense of the neck rather than what some program says they should do.
It also reduces a players ability as a musician because they will become reliant on being shown the steps to success. Being able to actively listen to a tune and figure out the part is far more valuable then being hand held through it.
Although most of what i do these days is write snippets of riffs and licks when im trying to learn something tricky the process is generally two fold. I have the tab up in front of me while listening to the song in repeat. It trains the ear to recognise sounds and will improve your playing.
dmpoole said:Ok, so this means you must also advise against using chord books, DVD tutors and other teaching aids.
In fact, don't use a guitar tutor because you need to develop your own style and not somebody elses.
Poppycock.
After 37 years of gigging my advice is to buy chord books, DVD tutorials, Guitar Pro, proper Tab books, a proper teacher, your mate down the road who plays a bit, You Tube and learn from wherever you can.
Clinkz said:Books - YES! DVD tutors - YES! tutors - YES!
Dillydash
edit: Your both missing the point. Im not saying dont learn guitar, im saying dont bother with guitar proYour rants are meaningless
dmpoole said:So lets get this right - you both think because you are a pro you automatically know where the notes are to any song?
I'll wager my guitar collection that the likes of Paul Gilbert and Tommy Emmanuel have to spend a reasonable amount of time working stuff out by other people like everybody else and a tool like Guitar pro would speed up the process.
In 37 years of gigging I've never met anybody who can just pick up a guitar and play a complex tune after hearing it - I suppose theres always one.
NickK said:To the OP.. as you can see everyone has their own opinon![]()
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