Artist: Devo
Song: Auto Mowdown
Album: Hardcore Vol 1.
Year: 1974
Bassist: Jerry Casale
Tabber: Alex Casale and Patrick Jensen
No bass until 0:47
((Intro))
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((Verses))
"Auto Mowdown. Down in Youngstown. Bodies in the Street"
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"Auto Mowdown. Noon in downtown. Bodies with no feet"
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"Auto Mowdown. Noon in Youngstown. Bodies got the blues"
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"Auto Mowdown. Up in downtown. Bodies with no shoes"
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((Chorus))
"An acidhead goon in a 55 dodge/Didn't mean to do it"
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((Outro))
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bigbasstabs.
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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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