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Zz Top — Cheap Sunglasses (ver 2) bass tabs



Main Riff:

G———————————————————————————————————————————————————————
D———————————————————————————————————————————————————————
A———————————————————————————————————————————————————————
E—0—0——0——0——0——0——3—3—5—————————————————————————

(Play this for Versus and Choruses as many times needed)


Interlude 1and 2:

G———————————————————————————————————————————————————————
D———————————————————————————————————————————————————————
A——————3——————3———————————————————————————————————————
E—3—3————3—3————3——3—3—————————————————————————————

(Play Seven times or till Solo)

Solo 1 and 2:

G————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
D——————3——————3—————————————————————————————————————————
A—3—3————3—3————3——3—3——————————————————————————————
E————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
(Play till ends of Solos)

Outro:

G————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
D————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
A———————————————————————5————5——————————————————————————
E—3—3——1———3—3——1—————3————3—3—————————————————————

(Play Ten times)


Song Order:

Main Riff: Both Verses and both Chrouses as many times as needed.
Interludes: As many times as needed till Solos.
Solos: Till the end of the Solo and then changes into and Interlude or
the Outro.
Outro: Till the end of the song ten times.
Tablature player for this song:
Zz Top - Cheap Sunglasses (ver 2) Bass Tab

About Zz Top

ZZ Top (pronounced /?zi??zi? ?t?p/) is an American blues rock trio, formed in 1969 in Houston, Texas. Its members are Billy Gibbons (vocals and guitar), Joseph Dusty Hill (vocals, bass, and keyboards), and Frank Beard (drums and percussion). ZZ Top is ranked number 44 on VH1's "100 Greatest Artists of Hard Rock." The trio is one of the longest running rock bands to retain the same lineup, and until September 2006 had the same manager, Bill Ham.

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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