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This topic is a large one, and one that takes a lifetime to learn. Becoming a proficient note reader takes a lot of work, but can lead to success in playing your instrument. If you can demonstrate that you are a very good note reader and can play songs perfectly after only glancing at the sheet music a couple of times, you will find that you are soon in demand for recording session dates, and your answering machine and rolodex will both begin to fill up.
For most guitarists, however, who don't have a lot of time to spend learning their way around traditional sheet music, there is a great alternative: tablature.
Guitar sheet music in tablature form has been around since the middle ages, when it was used to record lute music in England and early guitar music in Spain. Falling out of favor when orchestral music began gaining in popularity, it has enjoyed an incredible renaissance over the internet.
Tablature works like this: there is a six line staff, mimicking the six strings of the guitar. The notes to be played are indicated by numbers, representing specific frets, placed on their appropriate lines. The music is read left to right and up to down, just like a book. Since tablature rarely indicates rhythm, its best if you already know the song before you start learning it, so equip yourself with a quality recording of the song you are trying to learn before you start.
There are many places to find out more about tablature and sheet music over the internet, but one of he best ones available is Musicnotes Guitar Sheet Music! . They have thousands upon thousands of titles, in downloadable format. Everything that you could possibly want to play is easily and instantly accessible at this site. Check them out!
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