Bass Tab

Artist: Guano Apes
Song: Rain
Album: Proud like a god
Tabbed by: Robert van der Poel

Well, here is the tab for Rain. I don't think it's extactly right, but this is the way I 
play it when I play the song with my band and it works so I don't think it's that bad. I play 
this song on a 5 string bass, but you can play this song also on a 4 string bass if you tune 
down your E ans A, but leave your D and G as it is. You can also figure out another solution. 
If you have  any comments or suggestions, you can e—mail me at [email protected].

Intro/Verse:

G 
D 
A 
E 
B 

Chorus:

    /1,3
G 
D 
A 
E 
B 

    /2
G 
D 
A 
E 
B 

G 
D 
A 
E 
B 

Solo:

G [|———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————}}
D [|—15—16—15—16—15—16—15—16—15—16—15—16—16—17—17—18—18—19—19—18—18—17—}}
A [|———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————}}
E [|———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————}}
B [|———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————}}

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Structure:

Intro/Verse: 10 times
Chorus:       1 time
Intro/Verse:  5 times
Chorus:       1 time
Solo:         2 times
Chorus:       1 time

The / slide. 
h is hammer—on. 
p is pull—off.

Ok, that's the song. You should play the song to the cd so you can get the timing right. 
I hope you enjoy yourself.

About Guano Apes

Guano Apes is a female-fronted alternative rock quartet from Göttingen, Germany.

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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