Artist:Black Label Society
Song:Forever Down
Album:Mafia
Bassist:James Lamenzo
Tabber:Rocklvson
Key:
* = let it ring
h = hammer on
Piano Intro (you'll hear long melodic notes)
F:——————————————————————————|
C:—————————9*—7*—5*—————————|
G:7*—5*—7*——————————7*—5*—7*|
D:——————————————————————————|
Intro/Chorus
F:——————————————————————————————|
C:——————————————————————————————|
G:————————————7h5h7—————————————|
D:0—0—5h3h5—0——————0—0—5h3h5—3—5|
Verse (there are some different variations you can figure out)
F:————————|
C:————————|
G:————————|
D:0x12—3—5|
Solo
F:————————————————|
C:————————————————|
G:————————————————|
D:0x14—2x6—3x6—4—5|
That's it. You can figure out the order and how many times you play each riff. Any questions
or comments, e—mail me at [email protected]
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:
Each line in a tab represents a string on your 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.
Play the first note by picking it, then press down on a higher fret with another finger without picking again.
G|-------------------| D|-------5h7---------|
Pluck a note and then "pull off" your finger to let a lower fret ring.
G|-------------------| D|-------7p5---------|
Move your finger up (/) or down (\) the fretboard while maintaining pressure.
G|-------------------| D|-------5/7---------|
G|-------7b9---------|
G|-------7~----------|
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.
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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