Artist: Son of Sam
Song: Purevil
Album: Songs From The Earth
Tuning: Standard
Tabbed by: Spidey255
Intro
G|—————|
D|—————|
A|—6—6—|
E|—————|
Verse
G|—————————————————————|
D|—————————————————————|
A|—111—222—44—55555555—|
E|—————————————————————|
Prechorus
G|—————————————|——————————————|
D|—————————————|——————————————|
A|—————————————|———————1—2222—|
E|—4—3—2—1—2—3—|—4—3—4————————|
—verse
—chorus
—intro
—verse
Then I am puuuuuuuuure!!!
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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