Kraftwerk the Model (Das Model), from the 1978 album "the Man—Machine". ("Die Mensch
Maschine").

This is note—for—note accurate because I broke into Hütter and Schneider's house and
found it tabbed out and filed away in their archives under M.  The Kraftwerk Museum
in Düsseldorf has since confirmed that the whereabouts of the original bass tab of
the Model are unknown. Hütter and Schneider had to piece together a new tab of the
Model in time for their Maximum Minimum tour based on fragments from an old note
book, theirs and Karl Bartos' collective memory and by listening carefully to the
last remaining 7" in their possession.

Intro and throughout verse
G|—————4———4——————————————||
D|6——6———6———6——————4———4—||
A|—————————————6——6———6———||
E|————————————————————————|| 

Chorus
G|——————————————————————————————————|—————————————————————————————|
D|——————————————————————————————————|—————————————————————————568—|
A|——————————————————————————————————|————————————————6—666666—————|
E|7—7777776—6666642—2222222—222222——|7—7777776—666666—————————————|

Back to verse
G|—————4———4——————————————||
D|6——6———6———6——————4———4—||
A|—————————————6——6———6———||
E|————————————————————————||


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About Kraftwerk

Kraftwerk (meaning "power plant" or "power station", German pronunciation: [?k?aftv??k]) is a pioneering and a highly influential electronic music band from Düsseldorf, Germany. The signature Kraftwerk sound combines driving, repetitive rhythms with catchy melodies, mainly following a Western classical style of harmony, with a minimalistic and strictly electronic instrumentation. The group's simplified lyrics are at times sung through a vocoder or generated by computer-speech software. Kraftwerk were one of the first groups to popularize electronic music. In the 1970s and early 1980s, Kraftwerk's distinctive sound was revolutionary, and it has had a lasting effect across many genres of modern music.

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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Kraftwerk — The Model (Das Model) bass tabs