Earthshine (Ver 2) Bass Tabs - Rush @ BigBassTabs.com

Earthshine By:Rush

This is my frist tab so dont expect total perfection but i am 
pretty sure it's right and if it isnt someone can fix it.

The first part is flamigo style bassing.

G                        |          |                       |
D                        |(5)5h7 7p5|                       |
A 999 777 999 7 999 7 999|          |999 777 999 7 999 7 999|5h3h5
E                        |          |                       |

Play top part x3 (play next part in traditional style)

G          |           |         |     |
D          |(5) 5h7 7p5|         |     |
A 979(7)979|           |979(7)979|5h3h5| Play this x2
E          |           |         |     |

 Play Flamingo style

Gx2      |x2      |x2     |x2     |
D        |        |       |       |
A 7775757| 9997979|7775757|5553535| Do this whole process x2
E        |        |       |       |

  Play traditional style

G                        |
D       355533 3(3)3 55 3|          33553 3(3)3 55  3
A 5 7                    |     33
E     5                  |5 55    5

             Do this entire part x2 (this is the chorus)
Then repeat everything then they do like a little breakdown type thing 
into the guitar solo. This next part is flamingo style.

G   | 7 x8|9 x8|7 x8|5 x8|
D   | 7   |9   |7   |5   |
A 7| 5   |7   |5   |7   |
E   |     |    |    |    | Play all of this x2

This is the guitar solo now live he uses the flamingo style but on the 
album he uses traditional style i am goin to tab the album version if 
you want the live version get rush in rio.

G                       |
D                 55    |
A 7(7)7 5 5 0h5h7    7 5|
E                       | 

Pretty much the same thing through the whole solo with some 
minor changes but thats all.

Then repeat the same stuff throughout the rest of the like 20 seconds 
left in the song and thats really it.
Now for some translations.
Flamingo Style=Geddy lee's style of using his fingers and going up 
and down on the string.
Traditional Style=Regular playing with your finger.

(#)=ghost note
=slide down the neck
p=pull off
h=hameron.

That's all of it.This is a great song to play to and a great bassline.
I am currently working on ghost rider which will more than likely be more accurate.

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

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