Song: 		Slinky
Artist: 	UZEB, Written by Alain Caron
Album: 		Fast Emotion (1982)
Tabbed by: 	Philippe Alexandre Clegg ([email protected])


I love this song, and would also love to know what effect Caron is using.
Whatever it is is very prominent when listening to the live version on Live
in
Europe. Make sure you keep the semis constant, because Caron keeps this as a
bedding for the rest of the jam to layer up on.

Update — Thanks to Gabriel Yim for the corrections on Riff A and C


Riff A                                       Variation A
G—————————————————————————0—6———————             ———
D———7———9———11————————2h4—————0—4h5—             ———
A———————————————————————————————————             ———
E—5———7———9————5—5—————————————————— x3 And then —5—

Riff A x4


Riff B
G————————————————————————————————————
D———10———7———8———————10———7———8———9——
A————————————————————————————————————
E—8————5———6———7—8——————5———6———7———— x7

G————————————————————————————————————
D———10———7———8———————10———————9———8——
A————————————————————————————————————
E—8————5———6———7—8——————8—7—————6————

Riff A x3, Variation A, Riff A x4


Riff C                                   _
G—————————————————————————9—7————————     |
D———5—4—3—0—0—2—3—0—0—7—5—————7h8————     |
A————————————————————————————————————     |
E—3—————————————————————————————————— x3  |
                                          | x2
G—————————————————————2——————————————     |
D———5—4—3—0—0—2—3—0—0———0———3———4————     |
A————————————————————————————————————     |
E—3———————————————————————1———2——————    _|

Riff A

There is one other riff which I haven't quite hooked yet, but I will try.
Basically you just change the riff whenever it does on the record, and using
this tab you shouldn't have too many problems.

Please e—mail me with your opinions on my tab, even if you read this
years after posting. In fact, I'd rather that — add a bit of novelty to
my life.


Taken from bigbasstabs.com —

About Uzeb

Uzeb was a Canadian jazz fusion band from Montreal, Quebec, who were active from 1976 to 1992. The members were Alain Caron (bass guitar), Michel Cusson (guitar), and Paul Brochu (drums). UZEB had a blend of skilled playing and modern synthesized timbres, along with an emphasis on original compositions. The band won a number of Canadian awards during the 1980s.

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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