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E:—1——1——1——1——1——1——1——1——4——4——4——4——4——4——4——4—
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E:—6——6——6——6——6——6——6——6——9——9——9——9——9——9——9——9—
This riff is played over and over at a moderate pace, and with lots of distortion. At the end you start playing it faster and faster until...
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A:————————————————————————————————————————
E:—0—0—0—0———0—0—0—0———0—0—0—0———0—0—0—0——
...The song breaks down and this riff is played till it's over. After each time playing the 4 open E notes, you pause for a drumbeat.
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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