Shadow Boxer Bass Tabs - Angels @ BigBassTabs.com

Song: Shadow Boxer
By: Angels
Album: Their Finest Hour...and then some
Transcribed by: Russell Edwards [email protected]

Comment: This is a really hot song to play for a bass. If you like this
song, also try "No Exit" by Angels.

   x 3

Bass:
G —6p7— x 4

Askin' questions, get no answers
Give me nothin', take no chances
Show me books with empty pages
Wind your clocks and read your gauges

Chorus:
Shadow boxer  x 2

Bass:
D ———————————————/10—10—10—(12)— Alternatively use this note
A —5——5—5——5—5—5———————————10———

Tell me truths that have no meaning
Live in rooms that have no ceilin'
Now your friends are all departed
So your secret's closely guarded

Chorus:
Shadow boxer  x 3
di x 8
da x 8

Bridge:
Don't go walkin' out late at night 
Bolt your door, lock your windows tight 
Be much safer stayin' out of sight

  You're just a

Chorus:
Shadow boxer  x 3
di x 8
da x 8

Break:
   
Bass:
5.. means repeat the note
   D               A         G           A
G —————————————4—4—————————————————————————————————————
D —————————4—4—————7..—5—7..—5..—4—4———————————————————
A —5..—7—7———————————————————————————7—7—5—5—0..—2—3—4—
E —————————————————————————————————————————————————————

Ah—ha—ha ha x 3
Bass:
   D   C     G      D   C     G      D   C     G
G ———————————————————————————————————————————————————
D ————————————————————————————5—5—5——————————————————
A —5..—3—3—3————————5..—3—3—3————————5..—3—3—3———————
E ———————————3—3—3—————————————————————————————3—3—3—

         

Bridge:
Don't go walkin' out late at night 
 Bolt your door, lock your windows tight 
Be much safer stayin' out of sight
You might go down in a state of fright
Watch out when you're all alone 
Locked inside your safety zone 
You might find that you have turned to stone
  Owwww

Outro:
Shadow boxer  (Ah—ha—ha ha)x 3
Shadow boxer

You ain't nothin' but a
Shadow boxer  (Ah—ha—ha ha)x 3
do x 8
Bass:
A —4p5— repeat

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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