Intro
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Verse
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E—55———————————55——————————|—0h2—22—0h2—22—0h2—22—0h2—22—|
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E———————————|——————5—5——5—5—5—5—|
Chorus
"I wanna get serious right away..."
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Sax Solo (play verse)
Verse 2
Chorus. (In place of the 3rd bar when the guitar is on G (indicated by #), play:)
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Add on bit (while guitar plays D,F#,D,F#,D,F#,G,A)
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| ( `——' .—' _T_T_T_T_ |
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| from the desk of eric morgan.. |
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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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