Come Together (Ver 4) Bass Tabs - The Beatles @ BigBassTabs.com

Come Together
This is (hopefully) the most correct, according to my own bass tutor.
4/4 Time Signature, key of D Minor

Main Riff (Note: The final slide goes right back down to 5 on the A, repeating the cycle.)
G |——————————10—————|
D |——————5/12———12/—|
A |—5—5—————————————|
E |—————————————————|
    1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &   

This continues until "Holly Rolly, he got..." This next riff starts after the final slide on the "Got" part.

Second Riff
G |—————————5———————|
D |—————0/5———7/————|
A |—0—0—————————————|
E |—————————————————|
    1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &   

After the "To his knees...", play the 3rd fret on the E string and sustain it until the "Got to be a Joker he just do what he please..." ends.

The main riff and Second riff restarts here and plays for another verse. The chorus starts after this second verse.

G |—————————————————|—————————————————|
D |—————————————————|—————————————————|
A |—————————————————|—————————————————|
E |—7—7—7—7—7—7—5—5—|—3—3—3—3/5———————|
    1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &   1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &   

Verse parts restart (main and second), and then another chorus.

Bridge Intro:
G |——————————10—————|——————————10——12H|
D |—————5/12———12/——|—————5/12————————|
A |—5—5—————————————|—5—5—————————————|
E |—————————————————|—————————————————|
    1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &   1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 

Bridge:
G |—————————————————|
D |—————————————————|
A |—5—5—5—5—5—5—5—5—|
E |—————————————————|
    1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &

It goes back to the verse and chorus, and then the bridge intro, and the bridge continues to until the end of the song.

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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