How do I know which is right?

[zach]

I'm new to playing the bass, or any instrament. I've been trying real hard to learn songs by tabs. I've come across two or three different ways to play the same song and both say that their version is 100% correct. For instance

http://www.talkbass.com/tab/tabview..._hot_chili_peppers&song=under_the_bridge.btab

vs.

http://www.talkbass.com/tab/tabview..._hot_chili_peppers&song=under_the_bridge.btab

How do I choose?

This isn't the first one I've come across either.

 

[nonohmic]

Some people will say whatever sounds best. But for me as a beginner thats hard to do.

I had the same problem and the only way i got around it was by asking someone that knew there stuff.

But those are both the same, just played in different positions, i didnt look through the whole thing but the first bars are the same.

 

[zach]

so i can play either? thats kinda cool. i suppose i pick the one thats easier.

 

[nonohmic]

Pick the one that sounds better to your ear. Playing further up the neck will give you a fuller sound.

But the first thing to do is throw away the tab, learn your fretboard and learn to read music and try and work out the song by ear.

It'll take time but you'll be better for it.

 

[bassicinstinct]

Pick the one that sounds better to your ear. Playing further up the neck will give you a fuller sound.

But the first thing to do is throw away the tab, learn your fretboard and learn to read music and try and work out the song by ear.

It'll take time but you'll be better for it.

Amen to that!!

 

[beaglesandbass]

well the second one says.

It's not 100% accurate i know

so... i wouldn't go with that one.