Manu Chao
Bongo Bongo
Tabbed by Maxi ([email protected])
There are many variations in this song but
ill tell you the 2 main riffs!
I:
G————————————————————————————————————————————————————
D———————————————————————————0——0—7—5—7———————————————
A———0——0—7—5—7————0——7—5—7———————————————————5—3—5———
E———————————————————————————————————————3——3—————————
II:
G——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
D—————————————————————————————————0——0—7—7—(7)—————————————————
A———0——0—7—7—(7)———0——0—7—7—(7)———————————————————————5—5—(5)——
E————————————————————————————————————————————————3——3——————————
Near the End:
G——————————————————————
D——————————————————————
A———0——0—7—5—77—5—77———
E——————————————————————
Manu Chao (born José-Manuel Thomas Arthur Chao on June 21, 1961), is a French folk singer of Spanish origin (Basque and Galician). He sings in French, Spanish, English, Arabic, and Portuguese and occasionally in other languages. Chao began his musical career with Hot Pants, a French band that combined several musical styles and languages. With friends and his brother Antoine Chao, he founded the band Mano Negra in 1987. He became a solo artist after its breakup in 1995.
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:
Each line in a tab represents a string on your 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.
Play the first note by picking it, then press down on a higher fret with another finger without picking again.
G|-------------------|
D|-------5h7---------|
Pluck a note and then "pull off" your finger to let a lower fret ring.
G|-------------------|
D|-------7p5---------|
Move your finger up (/) or down (\) the fretboard while maintaining pressure.
G|-------------------|
D|-------5/7---------|
G|-------7b9---------|
G|-------7~----------|
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.
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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