From: [email protected] (Kevin Bourrillion)

This has got to be one of the most fun songs to play, and it is a
great example of "walking bass."  Because I am brain dead, I tabbed
out the whole damn thing instead of just identifying parts that
repeat.  Even if you've never heard this song, try it out anyway!
The rhythm is simple: excluding the intro, the one little hammer—on,
the triplet—picking, and the final note of the song, every single note
is an eighth note!  Well, have fun.


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                          "Big Ten Inch Record"
                         as recorded by AEROSMITH
                         from _Toys in the Attic_

                     Transcribed by Kevin Bourrillion


G|—————————————————|—————————————————|———————4—5—4—————|—————————————————|
D|—————————————————|—————————————————|———4—7———————7—4—|———————4—5—4—————|
A|—————————————————|—————————————————|—5———————————————|———4—7———————7—4—|
E|—0—0———0—0—0———0—|—0———0—0—————————|—————————————————|—5———————————————|

                       tacet
 |———————4—5—4—————|—————————————————|———————4—5—4—————|—————————————————|
 |———4—7———————7—4—|—————————————————|———4—7———————7—4—|———————4—5—4—————|
 |—5———————————————|—7———————————————|—5———————————————|———4—7———————7—4—|
 |—————————————————|—————————————————|—————————————————|—5———————————————|

                                      
 |—————————————————|—————————————————|—————————————————|—————————————————|
 |———————————4—5—6—|———4—5—6—7—4—————|—————————————————|—————————————————|
 |———4—5—6—7———————|—7———————————7—4—|—————————————————|—————————————————|
 |—7———————————————|—————————————————|—5—3—2—0—5—3—2—0—|—5—3—2—0—5—3—2—0—|


 |—————————————————|—————————————————|—————————————————|—————————————————|
 |—————————————————|—————————————————|—————————————————|———————4—7—4—————|
 |—5—3—2—0—5—3—2—0—|—————————————————|—7—5—4———7—5—4———|———4—7———————7—6—|
 |—————————————————|—5—3—2—0—5—3—2—0—|———————7———————7—|—5———————————————|

                                                           tacet
 |———————4—5—4—————|—————————————————|———————4—5—4—————|—————————————————|
 |———4—7———————7—4—|———————4—5—4—————|———4—7———————7—4—|—————————————————|
 |—5———————————————|———4—7———————7—4—|—5———————————————|—7———————————————|
 |—————————————————|—5———————————————|—————————————————|—————————————————|

 
 |———————4—5—4—————|—————————————————|—————————————————|—————————————————|
 |———4—7———————7—4—|———————4—5—4—————|———————————4—5—6—|———4—5—6—7—4—————|
 |—5———————————————|———4—7———————7—4—|———4—5—6—7———————|—7———————————7—6—|
 |—————————————————|—5———————————————|—7———————————————|—————————————————|

                                                           tacet
 |———————4—5—4—————|—————————————————|———————4—5—4—————|—————————————————|
 |———4—7———————7—4—|———————4—5—4—————|———4—7———————7—4—|—————————————————|
 |—5———————————————|———4—7———————7—4—|—5———————————————|—7———————————————|
 |—————————————————|—5———————————————|—————————————————|—————————————————|

                                                               (h = hammer—on)
 |———————4—5—4—————|—————————————————|—————————————————|————————————————5|
 |———4—7———————7—4—|———————4—5—4—————|———————————4—5—6—|———4—5—6—————4h7—|
 |—5———————————————|———4—7———————7—4—|———4—5—6—7———————|—7———————0——7————|
 |—————————————————|—5———————————————|—7———————————————|—————————————————|
 
  +—— play each note as a triplet ——+ 
 |—————————————————|———————————4—5—6—|—————————————————|—————————————————|
 |—————————————————|—3—4—5—6—7———————|—————————————————|—————————————————|
 |———————3—4—5—6—7—|—————————————————|—5—3—2—0—5—3—2—0—|—————————————————|
 |—5—6—7———————————|—————————————————|—————————————————|—5—3—2—0—5—3—2—0—|

 
 |—————————————————|—————————————————|———————4—5—4—————|—————————————————|
 |—————————————————|———————4—7—4—————|———4—7———————7—4—|———————4—5—4—————|
 |—7—5—4———7—5—4———|———4—7———————7—6—|—5———————————————|———4—7———————7—4—|
 |———————7———————7—|—5———————————————|—————————————————|—5———————————————|

                       tacet
 |———————4—5—4—————|—————————————————|———————4—5—4—————|—————————————————|
 |———4—7———————7—4—|—————————————————|———4—7———————7—4—|———————4—5—4—————|
 |—5———————————————|—7———————————————|—5———————————————|———4—7———————7—4—|
 |—————————————————|—————————————————|—————————————————|—5———————————————|

                       tacet                     (hold)
 |—————————————————|—————————14—12—9—|—7—5—————————————|
 |———————————4—5—6—|—————————————————|—————7—5—————————|
 |———4—5—6—7———————|—7———————————————|—————————7—0—————|
 |—7———————————————|—————————————————|—————————————————|


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Considering the fact that I don't play the bass, I would welcome any
corrections (even though I'm 95% sure this tab is accurate).

Good luck!

——
Kevin Bourrillion               Bradley University               IITYWYGMTB
[email protected]              Geisert 804              (309) 677—1193
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"With your bitch slap rappin' and your cocaine tongue you get nothin' done."
                                                              —— GN'R

About Aerosmith

Aerosmith is an American hard rock band, sometimes referred to as "The Bad Boys from Boston" and "America's Greatest Rock and Roll Band". Their style, which is rooted in blues-based hard rock, has come to also incorporate elements of pop, heavy metal, and rhythm and blues, and has inspired many subsequent rock artists. The band was formed in Boston, Massachusetts in 1970. Guitarist Joe Perry and bassist Tom Hamilton, originally in a band together called the Jam Band, met up with singer Steven Tyler, drummer Joey Kramer, and guitarist Ray Tabano, and formed Aerosmith. In 1971, Tabano was replaced by Brad Whitford, and the band began developing a following in Boston.

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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