Song — Little Man With A Gun In His Hand
Artist — The Minutemen
Album — Double Nickels on the Dime
Tabbed by Matt
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I'm not sure how accurate the first part is but I'll post this anyways
cause it's a great song.
part I
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(not sure how accurate this part is)
Part II
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|———7———7———7———7———7————————————————————————
|—————9———9———9———9————9—————8—8—8—8—6—6—6—6—
part III
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|————4———————6———————2——————2———
|——5———5———7———7——3————3—3————3—
Notes in (parentheses) are
Part IV alternate fingerings.
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|——————————————11———11———(7)——(7——7——7——7——7——7——7——7)——
|——0—————————————————————12———12—12—12—12—12—12—12—12———
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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