Remote Control Bass Tabs - The Clash @ BigBassTabs.com

Artist: The Clash
Album: The Clash
Song: Remote Control

Transcription: Travatron4000 12/30/2022

**NOTE** to be in tune with the recording you may need to down tune to A=435 or about a 1/4 step. 

Notation guide: 
|*   *|
|*   *|  = Repeat these bars

Rhythm is dictated by the dashes in a bar.
|5—5—| means play on 1 and 3
|5—55—55——| means play 1, 2 and, 3 and. This indicates an 8th note division of the bar. 
an extra dash will be placed to make room for a double digit fret number or other notation like slides /

INTRO
G:————————|————————|————————|————|
D:————————|————————|————————|————|
A:————————|————————|————————|————|
E:8—8\333—|1—1/888—|8—8\333—|1—1—|

VERSE
G:————————|————————|————————|————————|————————|
D:————————|————————|————————|——3———3\|————————|
A:3—33—333|2—22—222|————————|————35——|————————|
E:————————|————————|1—11—110|1———————|3—5—7—8\|

G:————————|————————|————————|————————|————————|
D:————————|————————|————————|————————|————————|
A:————————|————————|————————|55332200|————————|
E:1—1—1—1—|0—0—0—0—|5—5—5—5—|————————|33220020|
          __________  ______
CHORUS     1—3      ||4
G:————————|—————————||————————|————————|————————|
D:————————|————————*||————————|————————|————————|
A:——————3—|————————*||————————|55332200|————————|
E:1———5———|3————————||3———5———|————————|33220020|

Bridge/Solo:                    4x
G:————————|————————||——————————||
D:————————|————————||*—h——————*||
A:55332200|———————4||*(5)————4*||
E:————————|332200——||——————————||

G:————————|————————|————————|—————————||
D:————————|————————|————————|————————*||
A:3—33—333|2—22—222|————————|————0—2—*||
E:————————|————————|1—11—110|1—3——————||

G:————————|————————|————————|————————|————————|
D:————————|————————|————————|————————|————————|
A:————————|————————|————————|55332200|————————|
E:1—1—1—1—|0—0—0—0—|5—5—5—5—|————————|33220020|

OUTRO                                4x
G:————————|————————|————————|—————————||
D:————————|————————|————————|————————*||
A:3—33—333|2—22—222|————————|————0—2—*||
E:————————|————————|1—11—110|1—3——————||
                  3x      
G:————————|—————————||————————|————————|
D:————————|————————*||————————|————————|
A:3—3—————|————333—*||3—3—————|———3————|
E:————333—|1—1——————||————333—|1x3—————|

INTRO

VERSE:
Who needs remote control? From the Civic Hall
Push a button, Activate, You gotta work and you're late

It's so grey in London town, Panda car crawling around
Here it comes, Eleven o'clock, Where can we go now?

CHORUS:
Can't make no noise, Can't get no gear
Can't make no money, Can't get outta here

VERSE:
Big business it don't like you It don't like the things you do
You got no money, So you got no power
They think you're useless, And so you are, punk

They had a meeting in Mayfair, 
They got you down and wanna keep you there
It makes them worried, Their bank accounts
It's all that matters, You don't count

CHORUS:
Can't make no progress, Can't get ahead
Can't stop the regress, Don't wanna be dead

BRIDGE/SOLO:
Look out, those rules and regulations

VERSE:
Who needs the Parliament? Sitting making laws all day
They're all fat and old, Queuing for the House of Lords

OUTRO:
Repression, gonna start on Tuesday
Repression, gonna be a Dalek
Repression, I am a robot
Repression, I obey


*As interpreted by the author. The tablature is for private/educational 
use in your home only and may not be used for any commercial or profit 
making enterprise. If this warning is violated, you may be in conflict 
with the International copyright laws.

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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