Paid In Full (Ver 2) Bass Tabs - Eric B And Rakim @ BigBassTabs.com

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Paid in Full
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from Eric B. & Rakim album "Paid in Full"
tab by Matt Clark, [email protected]



 Bass
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|———————————————————————1——1——0——1—————0—1——3——3——3—3——————3—1—————————————————|
|—1——1——1—1———1——4——1——————————————————————————————————————————4—3—1——1——0——1——|

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|—3—6—3————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
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 —These last 3 notes in the riff actually sound one octave lower.


 A similar sounding bass line was used at the end of the Rob Base song "Make it Hot" 


Lyrics:

: Yo Rakim, what's up?
: Yo, I'm doing the knowledge, E., I'm trying to get paid in full
: Well, check this out, since Nobry Walters is our agency, right?
: True
: Kara Lewis is our agent
: Word up
: Zakia/4th & Broadway is our record company
: Indeed
: Okay, so who we rollin with?
: We rollin with Rush
: Of Rushtown Management.  Check this out, since we talking over
    this def beat that I put together, I wanna hear some of them
    def rhymes, know what I'm sayin?  And together, we can get
    paid in full...


Thinkin of a master plan
Cuz ain't nuthin but sweat inside my hand
So I dig into my pocket, all my money is spent
So I dig deeper but still comin up with lint
So I start my mission— leave my residence
Thinkin how could I get some dead presidents
I need money, I used to be a stick—up kid
So I think of all the devious things I did
I used to roll up, this is a hold up, ain't nuthin funny
Stop smiling, be still, don't nuthin move but the money
But now I learned to earn cos I'm righteous
I feel great!  so maybe I might just
Search for a 9 to 5, if I strive
Then maybe I'll stay alive
So I walk up the street whistlin this
Feelin out of place cos, man, do I miss
A pen and a paper, a stereo, a tape of
Me and Eric B, and a nice big plate of
Fish, which is my favorite dish
But without no money it's still a wish
Cos I don't like to dream about gettin paid
So I dig into the books of the rhymes that I made
To now test to see if I got pull
Hit the studio, cos I'm paid in full

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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