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Paul Mccartney — Coming Up bass tabs

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COMING UP — Paul McCartney

Arranged for 4—string bass, with standard tuning.

INTRO: Bounce on Eb for 1st and 3rd beat for four bars.

VERSE: Repeat througout verse 1,2,3

g—|—————————————————————————|————————————————————————
d—|—————————————————————————|————————————————————————
a—|——6——————————6———————————|——6——————————6——————————
e—|—————————————————————————|————————————————————————
1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 +

g—|—————————————————————————|————————————————————————
d—|—————————————————————————|—————————————5*—————8———
a—|——6——————————6———————————|——6—————————————————————
e—|—————————————————————————|————————————————————————
1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 +

* Not played on last bar of verse)

CHORUS: (Play through Twice for each chorus)

g—|—————————————————————————|—————————————————————————
d—|—————————————————————————|—————————————————————————
a—|—————————————————————————|——3———————————4——————————
e—|——4———————————6——————————|—————————————————————————
1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 +

g—|—————————————————————————|—————————————————————————
d—|—————————————————————————|——5——————————————————————
a—|——6———————————8——————————|——————————————6——————————
e—|—————————————————————————|—————————————————————————
1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 +

BREAK/Instrumental
Eb (two bars) | Ab (four bars) | Eb (four bars) |

CODA: Plays first two bars of chorus, then finishes on Eb.

Andrew Bee


Tablature player for this song:
Paul Mccartney - Coming Up Bass Tab

About Paul Mccartney

Sir James Paul McCartney, MBE, Kt (born 18 June 1942), is an English singer-songwriter, composer, multi-instrumentalist, entrepreneur, record and film producer, poet, painter, and animal rights and peace activist. Formerly of The Beatles and Wings, according to Guinness World Records, McCartney is the most successful songwriter in the history of popular music.

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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