Band: Blind Melon
Song: No Rain
Album: Blind Melon
Tuning: Standard


Well I've had a look at the two other No Rain (well, one was 'No Rains') tabs on this site, 
and neither really resemble the way I play it. When I first wanted to learn to play it I 
looked at many tabs for it over the web, but not many seemed right. I think this is more 
a bunch of them mixed together than my own work. Some was by my own ear, but as I say other 
bits & bobs I took from other tabs which only seemed partly correct. I give credit to all 
the people who have tried to tab it out, because all of their attempts have obviously 
helped me to make this tab. :)
I have no idea if this is the way Brad Smith actually plays it. He's brilliant, though...


Intro.
G|——————————————————————|
D|——————————————————————|
A|——7~—————————7~———————|
E|——————————————————————|


Verse 1.                    x4
G|——————9~———————————————————|
D|o————————676———7——————————o|
A|o——7~————————5———4—0h45~——o|
E|———————————————————————————|


Chorus 1.                                          x2
G|—————|———————9~—————————7~————————————————————————|——/9~—7~———————————|
D|—————|o—————9—9~———————7—7~———————7~—————————————o|—————————9~—7~—————|
A|—————|o—7~—————————5~————————————7—7~————————————o|———————————————7~——|
E|———0—|————————————————————————5———————3~—0h3—0~———|———————————————————|


Verse 2.                    x8
G|——————9~———————————————————|
D|o————————676———7——————————o|
A|o——7~————————5———4—0h45~——o|
E|———————————————————————————|


Chorus 2.                                          x2
G|—————|———————9~—————————7~————————————————————————|————————————————————————|
D|—————|o—————9—9~———————7—7~———————7~—————————————o|————————————————————————|
A|—————|o—7~—————————5~————————————7—7~————————————o|——7~———————7~———————7~——|
E|———0—|————————————————————————5———————3~—0h3—0~———|————————————————————————|


Solo.
The solo is just the same as verse 2.You could just play the verse riff over, 
but here are some alternatives I like to play:
1.
G|——————9~———————————————————|
D|—————————676———7—————7—9———|
A|———7~————————5———7—9———————|
E|———————————————————————————|

2.
G|——————————————————————————|
D|——————7~—454——————————————|
A|———5~————————5—0h4h5—7~———|
E|——————————————————————————|

3.
G|——————————————————————————————|
D|——————————6h7p6———7~——————————|
A|———9—7h9~———————5————4—0h5~———|
E|——————————————————————————————|
And any other variations you can think of, but there should be about 8 bars of it.


Outro.                 x4
G|———————9~—————————————|
D|o—————————6h7p6——————o|
A|o———7~——————————5~———o|
E|——————————————————————|


That should be all. :) Hope you enjoy this tabulature and playing this song!
It's a great song to just groove along to and improvise around, so use your bass
and your skills to their full potential!

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About Blind Melon

Blind Melon is an American rock band that performed from 1989 to 1995, stopping with the death of lead vocalist Shannon Hoon, shortly after the release of the band's second album.

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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