Baba Oriley (Ver 2) Bass Tabs - Who @ BigBassTabs.com

Baba 'O' Reilely
by The Who
tabbed by Amir M.

I'am correcting the old tab of baba o reilely which was originally  
tabbed by Jeffrey Henry was incomplete and really off!!!! this is how you really  
play this legendary Who song:

start at exactly 41 seconds into the song:
G————————————————————————
D——3—————————————————————
A——————3——1——————————————
E————————————————————————
at 2:07 play the same riff
shown above except let each note ring out for 4 seconds, only play it  
once, then play it back to normal at 2:32, then at 3:04 into the song
(when the guitar solo starts) stop playing until its over at 3:12, then
start playing again the same riff, until 3:29, when you play this riff  
shown below, play it 15x, the first 5x play with 2 seconds between notes,then  
the last 10x play it with 5 seconds in between notes
G——————————————————————
D——3———————————————————
A——————————————————————
E——————————————————————

after that riff don't play anything until 4:20, you play this riff shown  
below:
G—————————————————————
D——3——————————————————
A————3————————————————
E—————————————————————  
play it until the end of the song, this riff starts off at a steady  
pace, and it elevates faster as the song comes to a closing.
I strongly recomend listening to a recording for timing in this
great song!!!

If this song helped anyone please email me at [email protected]
i would really apreciate feedback so i can feel like making more tabs
Enjoy!!!!!!!!

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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

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