Artist — Boom Boom Satellites
Song — Missing Note
Album — Out Loud
Tabbed by — Alec MacDonald

Ok. There's a few things to go over to make this tab a little more easy to understand.
The whole song is basically one riff, changed a little throughout, but there's a weird 
bend that has to be
explained.

Note: You don't have to read all of these instructions, but if you get confused while 
playing the song, just
refer up to these. If you have further questions you can email me at [email protected]

ALSO NOTE: Tuning is as follows, from lowest to highest: E Flat, A Flat, D Flat, G Flat.

LAST NOTE: The only string used in this song is the E string, so you do not have to tune the 
other ones
down if you don't want to. 

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My instructions: 


1.Here is the bend that occurs frequently throughout the song:

Eb|4b(^^^^^^6>>>4)

What this means is to play the 4th fret on the E string, and immediately begin bending.
However, bend very slow. That is what the ^^^^^^^ were trying to show. You want to take 
that much time
just to bend up to the 6th fret. However, on the release, you take half as much time coming 
back.
Note that there are six ^ of those for going up and only 3 > of these, indicating half the 
time for
coming back down to the 4th fret. However, do not strike the 4th fret, just release to 
it, then move
along in the tab.

2.Moving on... take a look at this riff:

Eb|4b(^^^^5>>4

About Boom Boom Satellites

Boom Boom Satellites (?????????, Bun Bun Sateraitsu?) are a Japanese electronic music duo consisting of guitarist and vocalist Michiyuki Kawashima and bassist and programmer Masayuki Nakano. While their music can be mostly classified as big beat or nu skool breaks with heavy jazz influences, they are famous for the heavy usage of electric guitars in their music, and the final product often has a strong rock or punk flavor. They are currently signed to Sony Music Entertainment Japan, with whom they have released all of their albums in Japan.

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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