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Wilson Pickett — In The Midnight Hour(correct) bass tabs




This is 100% correct..it was in bassguitar magazine

standard tuning

This tab is correct

Intro

———————————— ORDER
———————————— Intro x1
——5————————— Main riff x7
————7——5—3—— Riff b x1
Riff c x2
Main riff Main riff x2
Riff d x1
————————————— Main riff x2
————————————— Riff e x1
—————————47—— Main riff x3
——0—47—5————— Riff f x1
*rythm= 1 2 & 3 4 & Main riff x4

Riff b

—————————————
—————————————
—————————45——
——0—47—5—————
*same rythm as main riff

Riff c
———————————————————————
———————————————————————
————69———69———47———47——
——7————7————5————5—————
* rythm is 1 2 & 3 4 &

Riff d

———————————————————————————————————————————————————
———————————————————————————————————————————————————
————————4——5—5—5—5————————4/5—4/5—4/5—4/5——————————
——0—4757—5————————7—7—7—7—————————————————7—7—7—7——

Riff e

—————————————————————
—————————————————————
———————5—4———69——69——
——0—47————8—7———7————

Riff f

———————————
———————————
———————————
——7—7—7—7——
Tablature player for this song:
Wilson Pickett - In The Midnight Hour(correct) Bass Tab

About Wilson Pickett

Wilson Pickett (March 18, 1941 – January 19, 2006) was an American R&B/rock and roll and soul singer and songwriter known for his raw, raspy, passionate vocal delivery.

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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8 years, 7 months ago
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This can't be 100% correct as it is way too short. The riffs are correct but riff D should be split into halves at 7-7-7-7. Here is the order as I play along with the 45.
Intro x1
Main riff x9
riff B x1
riff C x1
Main riff x2
riff D(1st half) x1
Main riff x7
riff B x1
riff C x2
Main riff x3
riff D (2nd half) x1
Main riff x2
riff E x1
Main riff x3
riff F x1
Main riff to fade
7 years, 3 months ago
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there are different versions
wilson picket
and The Commitments

This one looks to me like the one for The commitments version

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