Artist: Bob Marley
Song: Walk The Proud Land
Album: Talkin' Blues
The main bassline for the tune goes like:
G——————————————————————————————————
D——————————————————————————————————
A—7—57—57——————————7—57—57—————————
E—————————5(5)5(5)—————————5(5)5(5)
The tune drops into the key of B every now and then for a couple rounds:
G——————————————————————————————————
D——————————————————————————————————
A——————————————————————————————————
E—7—57—57—0(0)0(0)—7—57—57—0(0)0(0)
..but it kinda sounds like he's using a 5—string:
G——————————————————————————————————
D——————————————————————————————————
A——————————————————————————————————
E—7—57—57——————————7—57—57—————————
B—————————5—3—5(5)—————————5—3—5(5)
Robert Nesta "Bob" Marley (February 6, 1945 May 11, 1981) was a Jamaican singer-songwriter and musician. He was the lead singer, songwriter and guitarist for the ska, rocksteady and reggae bands The Wailers (19641974) and Bob Marley & The Wailers (19741981). Marley remains the most widely known and revered performer of reggae music, and is credited for helping spread both Jamaican music and the Rastafari movement to a worldwide audience.
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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