Rude 69 Bass Tabs - Lets Go Bowling @ BigBassTabs.com

Song: Rude 69
Band: Let's Go Bowling
Album: Music To Bowl By
tabbed by: Adam Marish

Verse
  3x                   1x              2x  
G:————————————————————|——use—one—of———|——————————————————
D:————————————————————|——the—fills————|——————3—2^3——2^3——
A:——————3—2^3——2^3————|——from—the—————|—1—1——————————————
E:—1—1————————————————|——ones—below———|——————————————————

  2x (see * below)   1x                 1x
G:——————————————————|——————————————————|————————————————————
D:——————————————————|——————5—4^5——4^5——|——————3—2^3——2^3————
A:——————3—2^3——2^3——|—3—3——————————————|—1—1————————————————
E:—1—1——————————————|——————————————————|————————————————————

Part with Organ

G:—————————————————
D:—3———3—1————3————
A:—————————3———————
E:—————————————————

FILLS:
Either of these will work.  The octave fill is 
8th notes instead of quarter notes.  (Play 1x)

G:——————————|——————————|———10———8————6————5————
D:——————————|—3—1——————|———————————————————————
A:——————————|—————4—3——|—8————6————4————3——————
E:—1—3—4—5——|——————————|———————————————————————

* Another Note: The second time through the riff, Mark
uses an octave up on this part.  So instead of playing
on the 1st fret E string, use the same pattern off the
third fret D String.

Sax Riff: Just move everything up two frets...same
pattern as the riff, but rooted off the the 3rd fret
on the E string instead of the first fret.


Well, that's it.  I'm sorry if this was kind of confusing.
I wanted to tab it note for note, so I wanted to make it
as accurate as possible.  It's a very easy song, just play
along with it and you're set.  Peace.

Adam Marish
Royal Noise Brigade
http://www.come.to/royalnoisebrigade
http://www.mp3.com/Royal_Noise_Brigade

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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