Artists: Jamiroquai
Title: Alright
Album: Travelling Without Moving

Bass Player: Stuart Zender
This Transcription: Lawrence Docherty

Dedications: This ones for Tomsk, and for everyone else from around the
world who mailed me to ask (you know who you are) :o)

This is a deceptively easy number. Keep those disco octaves rock—steady, and
in the sliding section try and add a bit of swing
into the bassline, get yourself grooving ;o) Any comments as usual to my new
address: [email protected]

Brief key:   3/5 means slide from fret 3 to 5, X means muted note on
corresponding string,
             3h5 means hammer—on from fret 3 to fret 5


Intro. (Note — all notes softly plucked (I use my thumb for this section)
and each note not marked X must last!!!)
       (There are some stray muted notes in here as well, listen to the
record for timing!)

        X                 X                  X                 X
|————————|————————|————————|————————|————————|————————|————————|————————|
|———————1|————————|———————3|————————|———————1|————————|———————3|————————|
|3———————|————————|3/5—————|————————|3———————|————————|3/5—————|——————2—|
|————————|—3——————|————————|5———————|————————|—3——————|————————|5———————|
...

then into...

Main Riff. (Note — the octaves are all played Stacatto, ie abruptly or
sharply. Use thumb and middle fingers, its the easiest)
           (way to play these disco—type things. Some of the notes are slid
onto: I'll mark those with a *. Listen to the)
           (record, you'll know what I mean. This riff crops up a lot
throughout the song. I'll only write it down once though.)

          *        *        *
|—5—5—5—5|————————|—7—7—7—7|———————4|
|————————|—5—5—5—5|————————|—7—7—7——|
|3—3—3—3—|————————|5—5—5—5—|——————2—|
|————————|3—3—3—3—|————————|5—5—5———| repeat lots of times :)


Variations on main riff. (Note — played later on in the song. Various ones,
the three main ones are here. Fiddle with these)
         (to get the rest!)


(first one)
          *              *            *
|—5—5—5—5|——————————————|—7—7—5h7—5h7|———————————4|
|————————|—5—5—3h5———3h5|————————————|—7—5h7—5h7——|
|3—3—3—3—|——————————————|5—5—5———5———|——————————2—|
|————————|3—3—3———3—————|————————————|5—5———5—————|


(second one)
|———5———8————————|——————————|———7———10————————|————————————|
|———————————5———8|—5—5—5—3h5|———————————8———10|—7—7—5h7—5h7|
|1/3—3/6—————————|——————————|3/5—5/8——————————|————————————|
|————————1/3—3/6—|3—3—3—3———|————————3/5—5/8——|5—5—5———5———|


(third one)
|———5———8————12———8|————12—————15—————19—————15|———7———10————————|——————————
——|
|——————————————————|———————————————————————————|———————————8———10|—7—7—5h7—5
h7|
|1/3—3/6—6/10——3/6—|6/10——10/13——13/17——10/13——|3/5—5/8——————————|——————————
——|
|——————————————————|———————————————————————————|————————3/5—5/8——|5—5—5———5—
——|


The End. Same as the start but play the notes Stacatto a couple of times
instead of once softly. No tab required ;)

——


——
Larry Docherty
Internet Technical Support

http://www2.prestel.co.uk/larry   (IE only, I'm afraid)
"...the lightning out of the dark cloud of man..."
——

(Note: Any opinions expressed herein are not necessarily those of my
employers.)

About Jamiroquai

Jamiroquai (pronounced /d???mir??kwaj/) are a British jazz funk and acid jazz band. Jamiroquai were initially the most prominent component in the early-1990s London-based acid jazz movement, alongside groups such as Incognito, the James Taylor Quartet, the Brand New Heavies, Galliano, and Corduroy. Subsequent albums have explored other musical directions such as pop, rock and electronica. Jamiroquai have sold more than 35 million albums worldwide.

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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Jamiroquai — Alright bass tabs