200 Kebab Shops Bass Tabs - Lightyear @ BigBassTabs.com

Band: Lightyear
Song: 200 Kebab Shops
Album: Chris' Gentlemens Hairdressers and Railway Book Shop
Tabbed by: Ferg
Tuning: standard (EADG)

~=let note ring

Bare with me this is my first tab I have submitted

Intro
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1st Verse
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|—2—2—2—2—2—2—2—2—0—0—0—0—0—0—0—0———————————————————————————————————————————|
|—————————————————————————————————————————3—3—3—3—3—3—3—3—2—2—2—2—2—2—2—2———|
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Half way through the verse riff at 00:50
We dont speak enough
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1st Chorus (watch with the timing of this bit because they miss of the last note of the 
bar after the cs)
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|—————————————————————55555555—3333333——|
|——333333333333———————————————————————————|
 

(last time through)
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|———————————————55555555—333333333~————————————————————————|
|——33333333—————————————————————————————————————————————————————|

2nd Verse  1st time through 
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|——————————22222222—0000000000000000————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
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2nd Verse the rest of the time:
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|—2222222222222222—0000000000000000———————————————————————————————————————————————————|
|———————————————————————————————————————————————————3333333333333333—2222222222222222—|
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2nd Chorus (same as first)
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(last time through)
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|———————————————55555555—3333333333333333———————————————|
|——33333333—————————————————————————————————————————————————————|

then
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|—555555555555555555555555 etc——————|
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And on 02:54 change to:
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|—55———5——33————3——————7———7——|      x3
|—————————————————————55———5—————|
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|——————————————————|
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|——3333——————————|
|——————————3333——|

|—————4————————5——————————————————|
|—55———5——33————3——————7———7——|      x3
|—————————————————————55———5—————|
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|——————————3333——————33——|     for as long as you care to carry on


The only bit im not sure on there is the we dont speak enough I trouble to say bit, but 
its mostly all right. Please rate it. Cheers   Ferg

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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