i've learned how to read tablature (aka tabs). it's pretty easy. here's how:
the 6 lines represent the 6 strings on the guitar. the numbers indicate which fret the strings are played on (a "0" means the strings are played open). You play the notes from left to right. so for that metallica song you'd first play the 6th string, then the 3rd string, 2nd string, 1st string, 2nd again, and then 3rd once more.
so for jingle bells:
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--9-9-9-9-9-9-9-12----------9---
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play the 4th string, 9th fret 7 times, then the 4th string, 12th fret, then the 5th string, 10th fret, then 5th string, 12th fret, and finally the 4th string, 9th fret again.
i learned all this from
http://cyberfret.com.
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aside from that, I have been trying to play this song called "Time of Your Life" by green day, and it does not sound anything like it. I think my guitar might be out of tune... can someone else try these chords to see if they sound right with the song (you need to of heard the real song before)
Em G Em G
It's something unpredictable but in the end is right
Em D G
I hope you had the time of your life