Damian Marley and Nas — As we Enter Bass Tab

If you click here you'll find a video of this exact tab being played...

www.youtube.com/watch?v=qxR2—IugrhM




Intro

G|————————————
D|—————5—7—8——    this is played in the live versions but its not so
A|—6—5————————    dominant in the CD Version Either way I like to play it
E|————————————


Verse

G|————————————————————————————————
D|————————————————————————————————
A|———5/10—10———5————5/10—10———5———
E|—3——————————————3———————————————



Breakdown (im unsure how to write this out but its the same note all the way through
              you'll pick it up easy enough by listening to it a few times)

G|——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
D|——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
A|——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
E|—3———3—3—3—3—33————3——3—3—3—33————3———3—3—3—33—3—3—3—3333333——


And That's all you need for this song.


Occasionally the filters kick in and delete the audio so If that link doesn't work,
try here where youll find this one and a few other vids

www.youtube.com/user/HarryHopkinson



Be real grateful if you could subscribe and let me know how you guys get on with
it,Have fun with it =)

Harry

About Damian Marley

Damian Robert Nesta "Junior Gong" Marley (born July 21, 1978) is a reggae artist, a humanitarian, and also the youngest son of Bob Marley. He has won three Grammy awards.

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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