From: [email protected] (Felsteiner Joshua)
Subject: BTAB: MASHINA'S "Ma Ani Ose Lema'ani"


A Bass Tab for...

"Ma Ani Ose Lema'ani" By "Mashina"
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I listened to "Si Haregesh" this afternoon and I figured this out on my bass.
Hope you like it. I guess there are some additions or corrections, so please
tell me about them!
I have figured out "Pachi Show" on the bass but it's simplier...
(Yuck, hebrew does look ugly in english).

                    — Danny Felsteiner —

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    Chorus:
G—|—————————————|
D—|—————————————| Repeat this along the chorus.
A—|—————————————|
E—|—0——0s5——5s0—|

    Verse:
G—|———————————————————————————————|
D—|———————————————————————————0h2—| Repeat this along the verses.
A—|————————————0h2—0——0h4—0h4—————|
E—|—0——0h4—0h4————————————————————|

    Riff 1: (only second time)
G—|——————————————————|
D—|——————————————————| Repeat this only before the second and third chorus.
A—|——————————————————|
E—|—8——8s5—5——5s8————|

    Riff 2: (Ani lo af...)
G—|——————————————————|
D—|——————————————————| Repeat this after Riff1, but in each repetition add
A—|————————————0h2—0—| another opened A to the music...
E—|—0——0h4—0h4———————|

    Riff 3: (After ani lo af in the second time...)
G—|———————————————|
D—|———4—2—2—————2—| Repeat this before the third chorus I think.
A—|—————————2—4———|
E—|—2—————————————|

Have Fun!

Danny Felsteiner.

About Mashina

Mashina (Hebrew: ??????) are an Israeli pop rock band which was active from 1984 to 1995, and then again from 2003 to the present. The band is considered by many to be Israel's most important and influential rock band. Their musical style took inspiration from ska and hard rock, among others.

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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