Artist:Deep Purple
Song:Smoke on the Water (this is damn near close)
Album:Very Best Of
Bassist:Roger Glover
Tabber:Rocklvson

I've seen ALOT of tabs for this. None of them are quite easy to follow. This should be... 
And remember to toss in some improve.

Key:
x = times a number
* = let it ring

Intro
G:—————————————————————|
D:—————————————————————|
A:———————————3—3—3—1———|
E:0—1—2—3x20—————————3*|

Verse
G:—————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
D:————5—————5—————5——————————————5—3————————————————5——————|
A:——5—————5—————5———1——1—3—5———5—————3————————1—3—5———5—3—1|
E:3—————3—————3——————————————3—————————3—1—3———————————————|

G:————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
D:————5—————5—————5——————————————5—3——————————————————————|
A:——5—————5—————5———1——1—3—5———5—————3———————5—4—3—1——————|
E:3—————3—————3——————————————3—————————3—1—3—————————3—1—2|

Chorus
G:————————————————————————————————————————|
D:————————————————————————————————————————|
A:3*————————1———1—————————1———1——————3*———|
E:———4*—3—3———3———3—1—3—3———3———3—1*————4*|

Solo (play this through the whole solo)
G:———————————————|
D:————————5—3————|
A:——1—3—5—————5—3|
E:3——————————————|

End of solo
G:———————————|
D:———————————|
A:3*—————————|
E:———1*—0—1—2|

That's it. It's an awesome classic tune that everybody should know the correct way to 
play it. All you gotta do is add in lil odds an ends and figure out the order. Any questions 
or comments, e—mail me at [email protected]

About Deep Purple

Deep Purple are an English rock band formed in Hertford in 1968. Along with Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath, they are considered to be among the pioneers of heavy metal and modern hard rock, although some band members have avoided categorising themselves as any one genre. The band also incorporated classical music, blues-rock, pop and progressive rock elements. They were once listed by the Guinness Book of World Records as the world's loudest band, and have sold over 100 million albums worldwide. Deep Purple were ranked #22 on VH1's Greatest Artists of Hard Rock programme.

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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Deep Purple — Smoke On The Water bass tabs