Six Days On The Road Bass Tabs - The Flying Burrito Brothers @ BigBassTabs.com

Song: Six Days On the Road
Artist: The Flying Burrito Brothers
Album: Honky Tonk Heaven (1974)
Bassist: Roger Bush (I think – if I’m wrong let me know)
Tabber:  Nick C. for BigBassTabs.com 
Tuning: Standard EADG

Not the recorded version, but how I play it.  I keep it simple, so my 
guitarist and keyboardist can solo all over the place, or I can take 
off if they actually give me a spot to solo.

G| ————————————————|————————————————|————————————————|————————————————|
D|*————————————4—5—|————————————————|————————————————|————4—5—————4—5—|
A|*————2—3—5—5—————|————2—3—————2—3—|————2—3—————2—3—|5—5—————5—5—————|
E| 3—3—————————————|3—3—————3—3—————|3—3—————3—3—————|————————————————|
   1   2   3   4    1   2   3   4    1   2   3   4    1   2   3   4    
                                                    1_________________
G|————————————————|————————————————|————————————————|———————————————— |
D|————2—3—————4—5—|————————————2—3—|————————————4—5—|————————————————*|
A|3—3—————5—5—————|————2—5—3—3—————|————2—3—5—5—————|————2—3—————2—3—*|
E|————————————————|3—3—————————————|3—3—————————————|3—3—————3—3————— |
  1   2   3   4    1   2   3   4    1   2   3   4    1   2   3   4    

And when you’re finally done.
 
Last_______________
G|————————————————|————————————————|
D|——————————2—3—5—|————————————————|
A|————2—3—5———————|————————————————|
E|3—3—————————————|3~——————————————|
  1   2   3   4    1   2   3   4   

Hold on tight and play along:

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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The Flying Burrito Brothers — Six Days On The Road bass tabs