Music usually consists of notes and rhythms, and we study both aspects in piano lessons. For many people, the rhythm is harder to learn than the notes. That’s why we put extra effort into rhythm practice. Some people think the rhythm is more important than the notes! I know a musician who said he’d rather play a wrong note than miss a beat. When the rhythm is accurate, the song holds together in a satisfying manner.
While tabs are a great way to get started playing music, oftentimes you’ll need sheet music to truly learn a song. This is especially true for classical music, as well as some popular music.
