Title: Sloop John B
Recorded by: Wrecking Crew(Music) Beach Boys(Lyrics)
Performed By : Beach Boys(Carl, Al, Mike, Bruce and Denny)
Produced By: Brian WIlson
Written by : Brian Wilson(Music) and Mike Love(Lyrics)
Released : March 21, 1966
Transcribed by: Rick Byrum (RickB2000@netzero.net)
 !This song is all my work!!
 
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This song is real hard so just get the progression and then play with the cd till you get 
it. The good part is its repeatitive. for the sake of the repeatitivness I'm gonna label 
it Riff 1 and Riff 2 because it breaks most rules of verse—chorus—verse—chorus—bridge—instumental—chorus 
on the musical level
 
Comes in at the middle of first verse
 
Riff 1
G ————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
D —————————————————7——————————————————————————————————————————————————
A —————7—————7——9—————7————7————————————7————————7——9——7—————7——5——4——
E ——5—————7———————————————————10——9——7—————7——9———————————7———————————
 
Riff 2
G ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
D ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
A —————————————————————————————4——5————————5——4——2————————2——4——
E ——5——0——3——5——7——5——0——3——5————————5——7———————————0——2————————
 
G ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
D —————————————————————————0——2——————————————————————————————————
A ——————————————5——4——2————————————2—————————————————————————————
E ——5——0——3——5————————————————————————5——0——3——5——7——5——0——3——5——
 
Okay here's the order:
 
Riff 1 — starts at middle of firsrt verse
Riff 2 — starts right after Riff1; repeat until beggining of verse 2  
Riff 1 — 2x Starts at begging of verse 2
Riff 2 — starts right after Riff1; repeat until beggining of verse 3  
Riff 1 — 2x Starts at begging of verse 3
Riff 2 — starts right after Riff1; repeat until fade out  
 
 
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About Beach Boys

The Beach Boys are an American rock band, formed in 1961, who gained popularity for their close vocal harmonies and lyrics reflecting a Southern California youth culture of cars, surfing, and romance. Brian Wilson's growing creative ambitions later transformed them into a more artistically innovative group that earned critical praise and influenced many later musicians.

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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