O Canada Bass Tabs - Theme @ BigBassTabs.com

actually i ripped this beautiful anthem off of my old band music but who cares eh?

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An angel came to God and asked him what he was doing.
 He said he just finished completing a world of balance.
 The angle asked "how so" and he explained. 
"Here in Middle East it is hot and here in Russia it is cold.
 And over here in Europe in the South, it is poor and lowly
 and in the North it is strong and powerful." 
"Ahh i see" said the angel. Then the Angel pointed at Canada and asked:
"What is here?"
"Ahh...." God Said. "That is Canada!
A land flowing with beauty! A vast land where Beer is Strong and Women
are Beautifal. The Hockey team is no match for anyone else in this world!"
The angel then asked: "but God, i thought this World was a land of Balance!"
Then God said: "Wait till you see the assholes i put next to them!"

"God Bless America...But God allready BLESSED Canada"

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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