The Purveyors Of Cool Bass Tabs - Jazzberry Ram @ BigBassTabs.com

BASS GUITAR TAB
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Song:  The Purveyors of Cool
Artist: Jazzberry Ram


THIS IS AN EXCELLENT SONG TO PLAY BY A TALENTED LITTLE
CANADIAN BAND FROM THE WEST COAST.  YOU GUYS RULE!!

This song is the first track on the Ram's third CD,
"That Sound We Make".  It's got a real funk feel to it,
and I like to use Main Riff 1 to warm up before a set.


  Intro Riff
G |———————————————————————————————————|
D |———————————————————————————————3———|
A |—'—————'—'————'————'—————3—4—5—————|
E |—0——00—0—0————0——00—0——————————————|
                            s s s s

  Main Riff 1                       1st time      2nd time
G |——————————————————————————5—3———|—————3——3h5——|———————3—|
D |———5—3————————3——3h5——————————5—|—3h5—————————|—3—4—5———|
A |———————5——3h5———————————3———————|—————————————|—————————|
E |—3——————————————————————————————|—————————————|—————————|

                                                  s s s s
  Main Riff 2
G |———————————————————————————|
D |—————————————————'—'—'—————|
A |—————1—3—5—————1—3—3—3—————|
E |—1—3———————1—3—————————————|


  Main Riff 3
G |————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
D |————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
A |———————————1——3————————————————1——3—————————————————————|
E |—1——3————————————————1——3———————————————————————————————|


  Chorus
G |———————————————————3—3—0————————————————————————————————|
D |————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
A |—2——2—3——3—5——5—6—————————2——2—3——3—5——5—0——6—6—5—0—————|
E |————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
    s  s s  s s  s s  o o o  s  s s  s s  s s  s s s s

  End of Chorus
G |————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
D |————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
A |—3—3——3—3——3—3——3—3——3—3——3—3———3—————1—3—————1—3—————1—|
E |——————————————————————————————————1—3—————1—3—————1—3———|
    s s  s s  s s  s s  s s  s s

Order:Intro
Main Riff 1 (X2)
Main Riff 2 (X4)
Main Riff 3 (X1)
Main Riff 2 (X1)
< drum break>
Chorus (X2)
End of Chorus (X1)
Main Riff 1 (X2)
Main Riff 3 (X1)
Main Riff 2 (X2)
Main Riff 1 (X4)

Chorus (X2)
End of Chorus (X1)


Tabbed by Kent Wiezel
[email protected]
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"Do not follow where a path may lead; Go instead where
there is no path and leave a trail." — Author unknown

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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