Flash (Ver 2) Bass Tabs - Queen @ BigBassTabs.com

Queen
Flash (aka Flash's theme)
Words and music by Brian May
Transcribed by Philipp (PraxisNothaft@t—online.de)
Some information first:
John plays a Fender precision bass on this song. While looking at the video, you can see his bass — and how he's
playing the song — very well (look at the staccato he's doing with the left hand)
Here is the score of the song:
Voice1:(freddie)
Voice2:(brian)
Backing vocals
Film dialogues
Guitar choir containing up to eight guitars
Keyboard1(playing sound effects like siren or rockets)
Keyboard2:sound effects(rockets and laser guns)
Keyboard3:swell pad sound
Keyboard4:playing extreme low piano pitches(these tones,that are too low for a regular piano)
Piano
BASS!!!
timpani
drums
Here's the line,john plays very often:(RIFF 1)
4/4 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 +
————————————————
————————————————
0—0—0—0—0—0—0—0—
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. . . . . . . . (. means:staccato)
THE key is Am,the tempo is:107
LET's GO
start with Riff 1 six times...
1 + 2 + 3 + 4 +                     1 + 2 + 3 + 4 +
————————————————|                   ————————————————|
————————————————|                   ————————————————|
5—————4—5———2———|Riff 1 four times..5—————4———5———2—|Riff 1 seven1/2 times....
————————————————|                   ————————————————|
1 + 2 + 3 + 4 +                      1 + 2 + 3 + 4 +  (2/4)1 + 2 +
————————————————|                    ————————————————|     ————————|
————————————————|                    ————————————————|     ————————|
5—————4—5———2———|Riff 1 four times...5—————4———5———4—|     5———2———|
————————————————|                    ————————————————|     ————————|
1 + 2 + 3 + 4 +  1 + 2 + 3 + 4 +  1 + 2 + 3 + 4 +  1 + 2 + 3 + 4 +
————————————————|————————————————|————————————————|————————————————|
————————————————|————————————————|3—3—3—3—2—2—2—2—|3—3—4—4—5—5—6—6—|
3—3—3—3—2—2—2—2—|5—5—5—5—4—4—4—4—|————————————————|————————————————|
————————————————|————————————————|————————————————|————————————————|
. . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . .
Riff 1 eleven times..
1 + 2 + 3 + 4 +                   1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 2/4 1 + 2 +
————————————————|                 ————————————————|   ————————|
————————————————|                 ————————————————|   ————————|
5—————4———5———2—|Riff 1 four times5—————4———5———4—|   5———2———|
————————————————|                 ————————————————|   ————————|
TEMPO:72
1:46
1 + 2 + 3 + 4 +  1 + 2 + 3 + 4 +  1 + 2 + 3 + 4 +  1 + 2 + 3 + 4 +
————————————12——|————————————12——|——14——————————14|————————————————|
10——————————————|1010———9————————|————12——————————|12——————11——————|
————————14——————|————————10——————|——————12——12————|————————————————|
————————————————|————————————————|10——————9———————|————————————————|
. . .
1 + 2 + 3 + 4 +  1 + 2 + 3 + 4 +  1  +  2  +  3   +  4   +    1 + 2 + 3 + 4 +
————————————————|————————————————|————————14—————————12——12——|————————————————
————————————————|————————————————|——————————14—————————12——12|————————————————
8———————7———————|————————————————|0———————————10—————————————|8———————————————
————————————————|1———2———3———4———|———————————————————————————|————————————————
Wait a while(fermate)
Then play riff 1 till fade(back in tempo:107)
THAT'S IT!!!

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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