A long time ago I decided to pick up a guitar and learn how to play it for all it was worth. I just love the idea of relaxing and sitting at home playing my favorite songs for my friends and family. The problem was I had no idea how to start. Then a friend taught me the guitar tabs and I never looked back. So if you’re just beginning playing guitar tabs are a great method which will set you on your way to playing the guitar.
A guitar tab is a picture that shows the player what strings and frets are needed to play notes on a song. This is great for new guitar players because you can easily see where to put your fingers (think Guitar Hero). The strings and frets are indentified with numbers which makes it much easier to learn the song quickly without knowing how to read sheet music.
The best part about playing guitar with tabs is that there are tons and tons of tabs available online if you do a search for your favorite song. There are literally thousands and thousands of websites out there dedicated specifically to providing new guitar players with the ability to strum their favorite songs.
The bad part about playing with tabs is that it doesn’t give you the correct rhythm for the song, which is what sheet music does with quarter notes and whatnot, so you really have to sit and listen to the song to understand what to play and when. If you are familiar with the song the strumming pattern should come naturally though so picking it up should be pretty simple and easy.
In all if you want to learn the guitar the fastest and easiest method by far is learning with guitar tabs. You’ll be strumming along with your favorite songs in no time and impressing your friends and family. When you get familiar with the notes, frets and finger positions, you’ll be prepared to get out there and start reading sheet music like a pro!