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Author/Artist: Galactic Cowboys
Title: About Mrs. Leslie
Album: Space In Your Face
Transcribed by: Jed
Email: CokeMan007@usa.net

Pay no attention to top 2 strings.  This is the bass tab played in drop D tuning

.  Enjoy!
Visit my webpage at http://members.tripod.com/~CokeMan007/index.html

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 Drums, then(above)/Intro(below)

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—3—0—3—0—1—0———0—|—3—0—1—0———3—4—5—|—3—0—3—0—1—0———0—|—1—1—1—1—2—2—2—2—2—2|———
 Verse(same as Intro, 4x)/Bridge(below)

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 Chorus(below)

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 Intro(1x)/Verse/Bridge/Chorus/M.S.(below)

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 M.S.2(below, 9/8 time)

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 M.S(3x)/M.S.2(1x)/M.S.(1x)/M.S.2(1x)/M.S.(1x)/M.S.2(1x)/M.S.3(below)

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—0———12———0—7—6———|—0———12———0—6—5—8—|————|—3—2—1—3—2—1—3—2—|—————————————————
 Chorus(different rhythm)/Intro

About Galactic Cowboys

Galactic Cowboys was a Heavy Metal band based in Houston, Texas. They combined progressive metal with a style of vocals influenced by The Beatles and the heavy playing style of thrash bands such as Anthrax. They have been described as "possibly the most melodic metal band ever to exist in Christian or general markets." Although the band members are Christians, they did not consider the Galactic Cowboys to be a Christian band.

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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