Beethoven
Sonata Quasi Una Pantasia

This is a beautiful piece transcribed from the sheet music
the master uses.  Though it will strech your fingers, and
call into play masterful skills, it takes little time to
perfect this piece.  Great one to use as practice, or to
impress the older crowds.  You'll have to listen to the music
and feel when he switches up the notes, not too hard.
Best of luck.

G|———6—9—6—9—6—9—6—9—|———6—9—6—9—6—9—6—9——|
D|—6————6———6———6————|—6————6———6———6—————|
A|—4—————————————————|—2——————————————————|
E|———————————————————|————————————————————|

G|———6—9—6—9—6—9—7—11——7—11|———5—11—6—9—6—8—5—8—|
D|—7————6———6———7————7—————|—5—————5———5———4————|
A|—————————————————————————|————————————————————|
E|—5———————————————————————|—4——————————————————|

G|——————————————————————————13———————13——13—|———————————————————————13———————13—13—|
D|———6—11————11—14————11——14———11——14———————|—11—14————11—14——11—14————11—14———————|
A|—7——————11————————11——————11———————————11—|———————11——————11——————11——————————11—|
E| 9————————————————————————————————————————|——————————————————————————————————————|

G|———————————————15—————————————————13————————————————11———————14—————————|
D|—11—14————11—14————11—14————11—14—————11—14————11—14————11—14————11—14——|
A|——————11———————11———————11————————11———————11———————11———————11—————————|
E|————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|

Try to hold the chords as long as possible, the key is
to try and work two fingers for the chords and two for
the rythm sections in between.  The resounding chords
are what make it sound wonderful, and dont pluck pathetically,
large deep strokes.


the.bodhi. .bassist..

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About Beethoven

Ludwig van Beethoven (pronounced /?lu?dv?? v??n ?be?to?v?n/ (U.S.) or /?l?dv?? væn ?be?t.ho?v?n/ (UK); German: [?lu?tv?ç fan ?be?t.ho?fn?] ( listen); baptised 17 December 1770 26 March 1827) was a German composer and pianist. He was a crucial figure in the transitional period between the Classical and Romantic eras in Western classical music, and remains one of the most acclaimed and influential composers of all time.

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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