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Originally Posted by flattop6g
Hey, I don't know if this has been taked about before but alot of songs I like and would like to learn how to play for myself they don't have a book for it. Is there a place to contact and request legal tabs of music. Its the most frustrating part of guitar playing for me because yeah, like everyone else I like popular stuff but over half of the music I listen to is not popular and wasn't ever a single. Is there a way to acquire it (LEGALLY) I know this type of thing was partically covered in another thread but I don't recall seening this particular thing, sorry if I missed it. Or does anyone know if this song is been legally tabbed (Los Lonely Boys - (Texas) Cottonfields and Crossroads) this is the way its written on the back of the cd but on the internet it is refered to as Cottonfields and Crossroads.
If I have tabs I can work my way to playing even some difficult stuff but depends on what it is. (I know I was not taught properly with respect do going by ear). It is something I am working very hard on but really struggle with.
Any input is greatly appreciated. Zach
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AT's not wrong, but the thing to wait and look for is song book collections (Great Country Songs of the 90's, etc.). Or look online for individual band's printed songbooks.
The problem with TAB is that afaik, very few publishers are publishing it. It mostly is found on the 'net and in guitar mags. The industry really doesn't have a handle on how to publish it or whether they will (again, afaik).
There's a huge problem with publishing tab because of the accuracy. I'm sure there's other concerns, but the bottom line is that most of the tab out there is illegal (and quite varied musically at that!).
I just want to encourage you to keep learning mostly by ear. This is the best lesson of all. And it's not just because 'I did it, now so can you!' it's because learning stuff by ear has priceless rewards for your future playing. I know you're trying that, but don't give up. It's not something that's going to come to you overnight. It takes hard work. Listen, listen. Listen and learn to transfer what's in your head to your hands.
Often times you just can't get a certain part of a song. So in these instances substitute something that sounds similar. The important part of learning songs in band situations is to get the basic chord and rhythm parts and nuances down. This is what people listen for. This is also great ear training because you'll keep listening intently to that part and start hearing more about it. You'll change that part eventually (maybe) to what you are learning.
Just know that there are only so many ways that people are playing a G chord. Especially in Country. Keep at it Zach!
Steve
