Kiss Of Life Bass Tabs - Sade @ BigBassTabs.com

Song:Kiss Of Life

Artist:Sade

Album:Best Of Sade

Tabber:T4—TURBO

Note:this tab is the one off "best of sade" so they cut out part of
it so that isnt tabbed.ill try to to put it in later but for now
i just want it online.

Main:
g:————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
d:—————————————6—7h9—7—5—0——————————————————————4—4————4—0————————————————|
a:——————5————7——————————————————4——————1//5—4—2—————2——————————4——————————|
e:5——5————5————————————————2——2———2——2————————————————————2——2———2——2——1—0|

There are a couple little things in between riffs but these are the basic notes

Riff 2:
g:——————————————————————————————————|
d:———————————————————————————6—7h9|
a:—————————————————————————7————————|
e:5—5——0—2—2——1—0—5—5——0—2——————————|

There are a whole bunch of little things he does through the song
But i didn't want to tab them I'll try to update this an put them
in the tab But For now this is the basic riff you play.

——Last update May 6th 2002——

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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