INTRO

G|——————————————————————————————————————————————
D|——————————————————————————4—————————4—————————  X 2
A|——8——5——5——7——8——5——5——7—————7——5——7———7——5——7
E|——————————————————————————————————————————————

G|—————————————
D|——44—————————
A|——————8———5*—
E|—————————————

VIOLIN Enters (NO Bass)

Part 1
G|———————————————
D|———————————————
A|———3——55——3——55
E|———————————————

Part 2
G|——————————————————
D|———————7——5———————   X 2
A|——5——7————————7——5
E|——————————————————

Verse
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D|—————————————————————————————
A|———5——5———3——3————3——3———5——5
E|—————————————————————————————

G|——————————————————————————————————————
D|——————————————————————————————————————  
A|———5——55—5——3——33—3———3—33—3———5——55—5
E|——————————————————————————————————————

G|———————————————
D|———————————————
A|——3333333333———
E|———————————————

CHORUS

G|——————————————————————————————————————————————
D|——————7*7——5——————5*5——3——————5*5——3————7*7——5
A|——55—————————33—————————33————————55—————————— X4
E|——————————————————————————————————————————————

About Mago De Oz

Mägo de Oz ("Wizard of Oz" with a heavy metal umlaut), (also known as simply Mägo) is a folk metal and heavy metal band from Spain. The band was formed in mid-1988 by drummer Txus. In 1992, the band was finalists in the "Villa de Madrid" contest. They went on to achieve great success in Spain and in 1995 were declared Revolution Rock Band. Around 1996 the band's definitive line up began to emerge. That same year, they began recording the rock opera CD "Jesús de Chamberí", produced by Alberto Plaza and Mägo de Oz. The CD was released in 1996, through Locomotive Music. The band is well known for the strong Celtic feel to their music, strengthened through their usage of a violinist and flautist. The name for this band was chosen, according to founding member Txus, because "Life is a yellow brick road on which we walk in the company of others, searching for our dreams."

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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Mago De Oz — El Cantar De La Luna Oscura bass tabs