From: Kingsley Robson
GRATITUDE by the Beastie Boys from the album ÒCheck Your HeadÓ
Listen the the album for timing
w/ distortion (really?) & flange?
Part A
___This is the main part____
G-----|----------------------------|---
D-----|--5-------------------------|---
A-5-5-|7---7-7-xx-5-6-7-7-xx-------|---
E-----|----------------------3-4-5-|(3) x2 bass only, intro
It then does (basically) the same thing two more times except
it ends on the octave (5,6,7 fret D string as opposed to 3,4,5
E string)
Part B
Verse
G-------------------------| |-------------
D---5---------------------| |------------
A-7---7-7-xx-5-6-7-7-xx---| |------------
E-------------------------| x7 |-3-4-5~~~
A x4 (octave last time)
B x7
1:42
G--------------------------
D---5----------------------
A-7---7-7-5-6-7-7----------
E-----------------3-4-5b~p3
G--------------------------------
D---5-------------5-6-7-5---------
A-7---7-7--5-6-7-7---------------
E-------------------------3-4-5-3
G--------------------------------xx-9b
D---5---------------------------------
A-7---7-7--5-6-7-7--------------------
E------------------3p2x4p3x5b~--------
G--------------------------------
D---5-------------5-6-7-5---------
A-7---7-7--5-6-7-7---------------
E-------------------------3-4-5-3
4 bars drums & keys
Main riff w/ improv
P.S. This should all fit on 1 page if you Courier 9 or 10pt.
I figured this out all by my lonesome self,
Comments etc. to: probson@tcsgi.mhs.k12.mendocino.ca.us
| Bass Tabs |
|
| Title |
Gratitude |
| Artist |
Beastie Boys |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
ZdJ5e70Q8mw |
Interactive Bass Tab Guide
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How to Read Bass Tab: A Beginner's Guide
1. Understanding the Basics
a. Strings:
Bass tab consists of horizontal lines representing the strings of the bass guitar.
The lowest-pitched string (usually the E string) is at the bottom, and the highest-pitched string
(usually the G string) is at the top.
b. Numbers:
Numbers on the lines indicate which fret to play on a specific string.
For example, if you see "3" on the E string, it means you should press down the third fret on the lowest string.
2. Reading Bass Tab Example
In this tab:
- Play the note on the 1st fret of the E string.
- Play the open E string.
- Play the 3rd fret on the A string.
- Play the 1st fret on the A string.
G|-----------------|
D|-----------------|
A|---------3-------|
E|---1-1---1---3---|
3. Playing Techniques
a. Hammer-ons and Pull-offs:
Hammer-ons are represented by an "h" (e.g., 5h7 means play the 5th fret and hammer onto the 7th fret).
Pull-offs are represented by a "p" (e.g., 7p5 means play the 7th fret and pull off to the 5th fret).
b. Slides:
Slides are often indicated by an "/" or "\\" between two numbers (e.g., 5/7 means slide from the 5th fret to the 7th fret).
