a quick question regarding tablature:7/7 new ? pg.2

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Unread post by katie » Fri Jul 07, 2006 1:55 pm

another (?)

what does the () mean in tablature.

for example smooth rider has (4) in it's tab.
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Unread post by brian_ok » Fri Jul 07, 2006 1:58 pm

well, if a common harmonic fret(5, 7, 12, 19), it would probably be a harmonic. Judging by the context of that tab, it's an optional note that is either sometimes played, or just sounds fine either way.
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Unread post by katie » Fri Jul 07, 2006 2:02 pm

thanks man!
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Unread post by littlefriend » Fri Jul 07, 2006 2:21 pm

Usually the () suggest a grace note, or one that is ocassionally omitted. Harmonics are usually indicated like this: <12> or *12, in my experience.
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Unread post by checkii » Fri Jul 07, 2006 3:26 pm

i thought this was the tab to "More Than Words" at first :D
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