Topic: How to read notes

Does any one have an idea on how to learn to read notes by themselves? Thanks

Re: How to read notes

Hi slash1998 and welcome to chordie!

By 'read notes' I'm guessing you want to read music"
Here is a link that may be helpful:
http://www.cyberfret.com/reading/index.php

The ability to read music is a useful skill.  It takes some patience and determination, but the payoff is worth the effort. 

Hope this is helpful.  James

"That darn Pythagorean Comma thing keeps messing me up!"
[url]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pythagorean_comma[/url]

Re: How to read notes

Thanks a lot this really helped!

Re: How to read notes

Like James McCormick said, learning to read standard notation is a very handy skill. It not gives you an added edge in your playing, but also allows you to, at a basic level, read music for most other instruments (such as piano/keyboards), making it easier to compose entire songs, rather than just writing only the guitar part. It also makes transcribing songs to guitar a lot easier.

Re: How to read notes

I had a Mel Bay book that teaches you to read music. not a bad place to start.

Just play

Re: How to read notes

Starting simple is the key... Don't overwhelm yourself...

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i think i went to school with mel

Oldnewbie wrote:

I had a Mel Bay book that teaches you to read music. not a bad place to start.

"Growing old is not for sissies"

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Oldnewbie, those Mel Bay books are very good resources.  They are simple to understand and focused on practical exercises and ideas.  There must be a Mel Bay book for just about any common instrument.  All their books are written by individuals who are serious about creating quality materials.

Books and internet can provide great materials - but I am also a big believer in the personal touch.  Finding an experienced and articulate teacher is still the best way to learn.

Ideally, a good music teacher can not only help you focus your efforts - but also provide challenges to inspire one's creativity.

"That darn Pythagorean Comma thing keeps messing me up!"
[url]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pythagorean_comma[/url]

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James, I told you alreaddy that I am a VERY LAZY man (even before my crash). It has to go the easy way, I followed music class in 1973, and left after 1 month. I HATE TECHNICAL STUFF, reading how to use it, that's already a problem. I hope to change this. On the other hand, I learned some nice stuff on YOUTUBE, just search: guitar lessons.

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Tried piano lessons? Best thing I ever did was start classical training.

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-Jimi Hendrix.