Artist: Goldfinger
Song: Spokesman
Tabber: Pete Townley
Intro:
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D——————————————————————————|
A———2————2————2————2————2——|
E——————0————0————0————0————|
Verse:
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D————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
A———22222222————————————44444444—————————2222222—————|
E——————————————22222222———————————0———2——————————————|
Pre Chorus:
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A———0———0———0———0——————4——5——7——5——4——|
E—————————————————————————————————————|
Chorus
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A—————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
D————————————————————55———44———22222—————————————————————55555555—————————————|
E———333333———555555———————————————————333333———5555555———————————————5555555——|
Intro x1
Verse x2
Pre Chorus x1
Chorus x2
Interlude/Outro
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A———2————2————2————2————2—————————2————————|
E——————0————0————0————0—————000——————0—————|
Chorus x3
Interlude/Outro x2
End on:
A———2———|
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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