[MICHAEL MYERS]

I think tab is great. With rhythmic notation it's like the full picture, without it, it encourages the use of the ears to "get" the rhythm.

Notation isn't superior but it enables better communication with other non tab readers.
An over reliance on notation can sometimes lead to lazy ears syndrome however.

I can use either but my ears are the most valuable learning tool.

If I was deaf, I'd likely become notation dependent.