SONG: MAMMA TOLD ME NOT TO COME      
ARTIST: 3 DOG NITE, THE ANIMALS, STEREOPHONICS AND TOM JONES
STANDARD TUNING

DONT TAKE THE TIMING LITERALLY FROM THIS TAB, ITS DEAD EASY TO 
WORK OUT THOUGH. REALLY EASY TO PLAY, SOUNDS GOOD, VERY ADAPTABLE.
THIS TAB IS NOT EXACT AND DOES NOT CLAIM TO BE, IT IS A BASIC 
REPRESENTATION OF MY WAY OF PLAYING IT. LOTS OF ROOM FOR IMPROV.

Dr. Funkenstein

TABBED BY [email protected]
e—mail me with any comments. have fun playing it.

INTRO
G————||——————————————————————————————————————————————||
D————||*————————————————————————————————————————————*||
A————||*———————3—X—3—4—X—4—5—X/17———————————————————*||
E————||——3—X—3———————————————————————————————————————||

VERSE                        ETC, ETC AS MANY TIMES AS REQUIRED
G————||——————————————————————————————————————————————||
D————||*————————————————————————————————————————————*||
A————||*———————5—X—5———————5————————————————————————*||
E————||——3—X—3———————3—X—3———————————————————————————||

CHORUS                         REPEATED, VARY THE LAST "D"
G————||——————————————————————————————————————————————||
D————||*————————————————————————————————————————————*||
A————||*———————3—X—3—4—X—4—5—X/17———————————————————*||
E————||——3—X—3———————————————————————————————————————||

END ON CHORUS PART, SOMETIMES CHORUS VARIATION CREEPS IN
BUT SLOWER, LOOK OUT FOR IT.

About 3 Dog Night

Three Dog Night is an American rock band best known for their music from 1968 to 1975. As of 2010, they are still recording and making live appearances.

How to Read Bass Tabs

Bass tablature (tabs) is an easy way to learn songs without needing to read traditional sheet music. Here’s a quick guide to understanding the symbols and techniques commonly found in tabs:

1. The Basics

Strings and Frets:
Each line in a tab represents a string on your bass:
- The top line is the highest-pitched string (G on a 4-string bass).
- The bottom line is the lowest-pitched string (E on a 4-string bass).
Numbers on the lines indicate which fret to press. For example:
```
G|-------------------|
D|-------------------|
A|---3---------------|
E|-------------------|
            
```
This means you play the 3rd fret on the A string.

2. Common Techniques

Hammer-On (h):
Play the first note by picking it, then press down on a higher fret with another finger without picking again.
```
G|-------------------|
D|-------5h7---------|
            
```
Pull-Off (p):
Pluck a note and then "pull off" your finger to let a lower fret ring.
```
G|-------------------|
D|-------7p5---------|
            
```
Slide (/ or \):
Move your finger up (/) or down (\) the fretboard while maintaining pressure.
```
G|-------------------|
D|-------5/7---------|
            
```

3. Advanced Techniques

Bend (b): Push the string up or down to raise the pitch. Example: G|-------7b9---------|
Vibrato (~): Shake the string slightly after playing a note to create a vibrating sound. Example: G|-------7~----------|
Muted Notes (x): Rest your finger lightly on the string without pressing a fret and pluck for a percussive "click" sound.

4. Rhythm and Timing

Tabs don’t always indicate timing, so listen to the song while reading the tab. Wider spaces between numbers mean longer pauses, while closer numbers indicate quicker notes.

5. Slap and Pop

Slap (s): Strike the string with the side of your thumb for a percussive sound.
Pop (p): Pull the string away from the fretboard and let it snap back.

Practice Makes Perfect

Tabs are a great tool to learn songs, but mastering the techniques takes practice. Listen carefully to the original track and play along to lock in the rhythm. Don’t rush — smooth, accurate playing is more important than speed. Happy jamming! 🎸

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3 Dog Night — Mama Told Me Not To Come bass tabs