I Can't Read Music?!

   

I never learned to read music. I've tried in the past many times, but couldn't get it. I know a few notes like the whole note, quarter note, half note, but when it was all together in music form, I never understood it. I tried. That was many years ago. Years down the road, I taught myself how to read tabs. That's how I learned to play the bass guitar. I understood the tabs, where each one was located, and which number was. The first song I ever learned 'correctly' was 'Anarchy In The UK' by the Sex Pistols. I was so proud of myself! I had the tabs written on the back of a receipt in red. I still have it to this day. The second song I learned correctly was another Pistol's song called 'Bodies'. That's my favorite one to play. It's not too fast or too slow. It's the perfect speed for me. I get so into the song when playing it. Another one I am proud of is Mötley Crüe's song 'The Dirt'. I never could find the bass tabs for it, so I taught myself the song by ear. I don't think it's correct, but I'm proud of myself on that one. For the longest time I was so embarrassed to admit I couldn't read music. After learning that Nikki Sixx can't read music, and does tabs like me, I was so relieved! I feel bad saying that, but Nikki's my biggest idol, hero, and #1... Everything really. Now I'm not ashamed or embarrassed to say I can't read music. I just say I read in tabs. That's all thanks to Nikki Sixx. <3 \m/ In the past, I've written some of my own tabs. Just small things I thought of, then tried to play it. If a note didn't sound how I wanted it too, I tried again until it sounded right to me. I've never posted any lyrics online except Facebook a long time ago, because I don't want anyone stealing them from me. I know I can get them copyrighted, but I don't know how too... If anyone knows how I can keep my lyrics safe, please let me know! :) There wasn't much to say about this blog, but I'm glad I shared it. It's like a huge weight off my shoulders. I know I don't get any reads or reviews on my blog yet, but for future readers, I wanna thank you! You don't have to like my blogs, cause all that matters to me is that they're being read. I'm so thankful for that alone. :) \m/ Keep rockin' and goodnight!