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Author/Artist: Melissa Etheridge
Title: Like the Way I do
Transcribed by: Eric Somdahl
Email: [email protected]

This tune is in standard, recommended guitar setting is MusicMan Stingray!  :)
The block of ?'s in the chorus section indicates that you should insert your
own lick!  Any ol' minor pentatonic (Dm7) slap lick will do (that goes for
most all of the fills).

The bridge is just a rhythmic variation on the chorus,  and for the sake of
brevity I've left out all of the repeated notes in the chorus.

The double—stop after the first chorus is probably not quite right

  Leadin    Main verse                 Pre—chorus
—|————————|———————————————————————————|——————————————————————————————————|————
—|————————|*—————————————————————————*|——————————5—7————————5—7————————7—|————
—|——3—————|*——0—1———1—1———1—3———3—3——*|——1—0——0——————————0———————0——0————|————
—|————————|———————————————————————————|——————————————————————————————————|————
                                                                              

  Chorus                             post—chorus
—|—————————————————————————————??——|————————————5—————————————53————|———————
—|*————————————————————————————??—*|————————————5————————————————————|———————
—|*——5———5——3——1———1———3————5——??—*|——5———5—5———————5———5—5———————————|———————
—|—————————————————————————————————|——————————————————————————————————|———————

About Melissa Etheridge

Melissa Lou Etheridge (born May 29, 1961) is an American rock singer-songwriter and musician.

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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Melissa Etheridge — Like The Way I Do (ver 2) bass tabs