JAMIROQUAI
Manifest Destiny (Intro)
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
>From "The Return Of The Space Cowboy"


Tabbed by Scotia ([email protected])~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~


This is how I play this intro, & it sounds quite close to the
recorded original.
You have to listen quite closely to the note length/use of staccato
& muting in order to get it to sound right. I thought about going
into detail in the tab, but this may make it kinda complex (hey,
this is my first one, okay!?)
The slide up to and down from the rake (do you think that's what he 
does?) is from about the 15th fret, or wherever you like really. Just
get the sound right.

Be sure get enough punch from your plucking hand, and those smooth
slides from your fretting hand and that should do the trick.



G|—x11———————————————————————————————————————————————9h11——x9——
D|——————9——7——7h9——9/11——8————————4h5p4————————————9———————————
A|————————————————————————————0——————————7——9——10——————————————
E|—————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————


G|—7——9—7———7—9—7——11——12——11—9—7——————————————————————————————
D|—————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
A|—————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
E|—————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————

rake
G|—11——————————————————————————x————————————————————9h11——x9——
D|——————9——7——7h9——9/11——8—————/—x————————————————9————————————
A|————————————————————————————————x———/7——9——10———————————————
E|—————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————

    (not sure 'bout this bit)
G|—7——9—7———9——11——12——14——12——11——9——11——12——————————————————
D|—————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
A|—————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
E|—————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————


Contact me if you have any suggestions, improvements, or anything
to say in general! (& if you've got the chorus....)

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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