Title : Magdalena
Artist: A perfect Circle
Album : Mer De Noms
Tabbed by Interloper
Tuning is Three steps down ( C#, F#, B, E )
Riff #1
F#|————————|————————|————————|————————| — Not exact number of notes —
C#|00000000|00000000|00000000|33333333| the picking's easy to pick out
Riff #2
F#|————————|————————|————————|————————|
C#|—0——————|————————|————————|—3——————|
Riff #3
F#|77777777|99999999|55555555|33333333|
C#|————————|————————|————————|————————|
then
F#|77777777|99999999|12121212|10101010| — 12th and 10th frets
C#|————————|————————|————————|————————|
Riff #4
F#|————————|————————|————————|————————|
C#|—0———0——|—0———0——|—0———0——|—3———3——|
Riff #5
F#|————————|————————|————————|————————|
C#|—0——————|—0——————|—0——————|—0——————|
Riff #6
F#|————————|————————|————————|
C#|33333333|3/555555|00000000|
Riff #7
F#|————————|————————|————————|
C#|33333333|3/121212|00000000| — 12th fret
Structure:
Riff #1 x 4
Riff #2 x 4
Riff #3 x 2
Riff #4 x 2
Riff #3 x 2
Riff #4 x 2
Riff #5 x 5
Riff #6 x 1
Riff #5 x 1
Riff #6 x 1
Riff #5 x 5
Riff #6 x 1
Riff #5 x 1
Riff #6 x 1
Riff #5 x 2
Riff #6 x 2
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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