New Rose
Guns N' Roses
The Spaghetti Incident?
Duff McKagan

drop 1/2 step (Eb,Ab,Db,Gb)

w/ pick

Note: Ian Higbee tabbed the original song, which was New Rose by the Damned. This here is
a beter version of the song, done by none other than...Guns N' Roses. There are slight
variations throughout the song, as seen below...enjoy!

here's the tab!

Intro/Chorus
g——————————————————————————————————|
d—3—3—5————————————————————————————|
a—————————6——6—6—6—5h6—6—6—5h6—6—6—|
e——————————————————————————————————|

Verse
g———————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
d———————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
a—3—3—3—3—3—3—3—3—3—2—0—0—0—0—0—0—0—0—0—0—0—2—3—3333333—|
e———————————————————————————————————————————————————————|

Bridge
g———————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
d———————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
a—0—0—0—0—0—0—0—0—0—2—2—2—2—2—2—2—2—2—3—3—3—3—3—3—3—3—3—|
e———————————————————————————————————————————————————————|

just put it together, and you'll figure it out!

Gn'Fn'Rs FOREVER
Chinese Democracy will be here soon...hopefully!

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About Guns N Roses

Guns N' Roses (sometimes abbreviated as GN'R or GNR) is an American hard rock band. The band formed in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California in 1985. Led by frontman and co-founder Axl Rose (born William Bruce Rose, Jr.), the band has released six studio albums, three EPs, and one live album while going through numerous line-up changes and controversies since its formation.

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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