Date: Sat, 20 Jan 1996 04:13:54 —0500 (EST)
From: "Jason M.R. Fallin" 
Subject: Newsboys, "Elle G." Bass Tab (fwd)



The following is bass tab for Elle G. By Newsboys recorded on GOING PUBLIC

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That's the opening riff, it's played 4 or 5 times



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This is between the opening and the chorus, right before the chorus the G 
is repeated an extra 8 beats for a total of 16



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——3——3——3——3——3——3——3——3—————————————————————————0——0——0——0——0——0——0——0——
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That is the chorus it usually repeats twice, at the end of the chorus it 
goes back into the intro riff, and then repeats the entire loop again.  
There is a little riff in the middle that I haven't figured out yet, but 
in term of the entire song it isn't incredibly important, you can work 
around it.

Any corrections, or chords (which would be great, tab would be even 
better), email me at [email protected]

"It's harder to believe than not to"  Flannery O' Connor

About Newsboys

Newsboys (sometimes stylized as newsboys) are a Grammy Award-nominated Christian pop rock band. Since the band's founding in Australia in 1985, Newsboys have released fourteen studio albums and have been one of the most popular Christian music artists of the past two decades.

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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