main riff
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A |————————————————————————————————3———5——6——h7————————————————————————|
E |—0——0———0—3—x—2—x—3———5—5————5——————————————————————————————————————|
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A |————————————————————————————————3—x——2—2————————————————————————————|
E |—0——0———0—3—x—2—x—3———5—5————5—————————————5————————————————————————|
Alternative — first line of main riff followed by...
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E |—0——0———0—3—x—2—x—3———5—5————5———5———5———5——————————————————————————|
Marvin Young (born May 10, 1967), better known by his stage name Young MC, is a British-born American rapper. He is best known for his 1989 hit "Bust a Move". His family left England and came to Queens, New York, near Hollis, home of Run-D.M.C..
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:
Each line in a tab represents a string on your 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.
Play the first note by picking it, then press down on a higher fret with another finger without picking again.
G|-------------------|
D|-------5h7---------|
Pluck a note and then "pull off" your finger to let a lower fret ring.
G|-------------------|
D|-------7p5---------|
Move your finger up (/) or down (\) the fretboard while maintaining pressure.
G|-------------------|
D|-------5/7---------|
G|-------7b9---------|
G|-------7~----------|
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.
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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