Artist: Marcus Miller
Music: Burning Down The House
Album: M2
Riff 1
(00:30)
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A||————————————————————|————————————————————————————|————————————————————————|
E||———————————————3——3—|————————————————————————————|———————————————————3——3—|
* * * * * * * (00:40)
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* Play one 8a lower on repeat
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Riff 2
(01:07)
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D||————————————5——5——5——5——|——3————3——3——————————————|———————————————————————|
A||————————————————————————|—————————————5——5——3——3——|——1————————————————————|
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Play:
Intro ( G + a lot of plucks)
Riff 1 (x2)
Riff 2 (x2)
Riff 1 (x2)
Bass Solo
Riff 2 (x2)
sax Solo (same as Intro)
Riff 2 (x2)
Riff 1
Bass Solo 2
Marcus Miller (born William Henry Marcus Miller Jr., June 14, 1959, Brooklyn, New York) is an American jazz musician, composer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist.
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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