
Song:      Serenade
  Artist:    Steve Miller Band
  Tabbed by: Martn Endara

Ok, this song is all about rythm, it is pretty
easy but you gotta follow the rythm guitar carefully.
On the chorus Im gonna show you the basic riff, but
This part has many variations and depend on the version
of this song you are playing along with. Anyway anyone
could make their own arrangements on this riff 
around the scale.

Intro/Verse
G————————————————————————————————————————————————
D————————————————————————————————————————————————
A————————————————————————————————————————————————
E—5—5—555—55——1—1—111—11——3—3—333—33——5—5——555—55

Chorus

G———————————————————————————————————————————————
D———————————————————————————————————————————————
A——————————————————————————————————————————————2
E—3—33—33—0123—3—33—33—012—5—55—3h5—0—5—55—3h5——

G————————————————————————————————————————————————
D————————————————————————————————————————————————
A—————————3—4—5—5—5555/7—————————————————————————
E—3—3—3333——————————————5—5—555—55——1—1—1111—111—

G———————————————————————————————————————————————————
D———————————————————————————————————————————————————
A———————————————————————————————————————————————————
E—33—3333—333——55—5555—555——55—5555—555—3—1—1—1111—1

G——————————————————————————————————————————————————
D——————————————————————————————————————————————————
A——————————————————————————————————————————————————
E—33—3333—333——55—5555—555—————————————————————————

About Steve Miller Band

Steve Miller Band is an American rock band formed in 1967 in San Francisco, California. The band is managed by Steve Miller on guitar and lead vocals.

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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