this is probably one of the easiest songs the play on bass. enjoy
Tuned down 1/2-step
Key:
/ = slide up
\ = slide down
b = bend (whole step)
b^ = bend (1/2 step)
b^^ = bend (1 1/2 steps)
pb = pre-bend
r = release-bend
t = tap with righthand finger
h = hammer-on
p = pull-off
~ = Vibrato
* = Natural Harmonic
#(#) = Trill
** = Artificial Harmonic
x = Dead notes (no pitch)
P.M. = Palm mute (- -> underneath indicates which notes)
(\) = Dive w\bar
(/) = Release w\bar
Tp = Tap w\plectrum
Rhythm Fig. 1
Gb|--------------------------------------------------|
Db|--------------------------------------------------|
Ab|--------------------------------------------------|
Eb|------0--------0--------0--------0----------------|
Gb|--------------------------------------------------|
Db|--------------------------------------------------|
Ab|-----------------------------5h7---5h7------------|
Eb|------0--------0--------0-------------------------|
Rhythm Fig. 2a
Gb|--------------------------------------------------|
Db|--------------------------------------------------|
Ab|--------------------------------------------------|
Eb|--0--7----0--5----0--7----0--7--0--3----5---------|
Rhythm Fig. 2b
Gb|--------------------------------------------------|
Db|--------------------------------------------------|
Ab|--------------------------------------------------|
Eb|--0--7----0--3----0--5----0--5--0--3----5---------|
Rhythm Fig. 2c
Gb|--------------------------------------------------|
Db|--------------------------------------------------|
Ab|----------------------------------------5---------|
Eb|--0--7----0--3----0--5----0--5--0--3--------------|
End 1
Gb|--------------------------------------------------|
Db|--------------------------------------------------|
Ab|--------------------------------------------------|
Eb|--0-----------------------------------0----3------|
Rhythm Fig. 3
Gb|--------------------------------------------------|
Db|--------------------------------------------------|
Ab|--0--0-----0-------------0------0-----------------|
Eb|--------3----------------------------3------------|
Gb|--------------------------------------------------|
Db|--------------------------------------------------|
Ab|--------------------------------------------------|
Eb|--0--0--3--0-------------0------0----3------------|
Gb|--------------------------------------------------|
Db|--------------------------------------------------|
Ab|--0--0-----0-------------0------0-----------------|
Eb|--------3----------------------------3------------|
End 1
Gb|--------------------------------------------------|
Db|--------------------------------------------------|
Ab|--2--2--0--2----2--0--2-----2--2------------------|
Eb|------------------------------------0----3--------|
End 2
Gb|--------------------------------------------------|
Db|--------------------------------------------------|
Ab|--2------2--0------0------------------------------|
Eb|----------------------3------3--2-----------------|
Rhythm Fig. 4
Gb|--------------------------------------------------|
Db|--------------------------------------------------|
Ab|--7-----------------------------------------------|
Eb|--------------------------------------------------|
Gb|--------------------------------------------------|
Db|--------------------------------------------------|
Ab|--------------------------------------------------|
Eb|--5--5--5--5--5--5--5--5--5--5--5--5--5--5--5--5--|
Gb|--------------------------------------------------|
Db|--------------------------------------------------|
Ab|--------------------------------------------------|
Eb|--3--3--3--3--3--3--3--3--3--3--3--3--3--3--3--0--|
Gb|--------------------------------------------------|
Db|--------------------------------------------------|
Ab|-----------------------------7--7--7--7--7--7--7--|
Eb|--1--1--1--1--1--1--1--1--0-----------------------|
Gb|--------------------------------------------------|
Db|--------------------------------------------------|
Ab|--------------------------------------------------|
Eb|--10\-----3------12\-----5------13\-----7---------|
Rhythm Fig. 5
Gb|--------------------------------------------------|
Db|--------------------------------------------------|
Ab|--------------------------------------------------|
Eb|--0-----------------------------------------------|
WAR MACHINE
Gene Simmons, Bryan Adams, Jim Vallance
[Intr: Guitar only]
[Rhy. Fig 1]
[Rhy. Fig 2c w/ End 1]
[Rhy. Fig 3 w/ End 1]
Wanna bite the hand that feeds me
Wanna turn the tides
Set the demons free and watch 'em fly
[Rhy. Fig 3 w/ End 2]
Strike down the one who leads me
I'm gonna take his place
Gonna vindicate the human race
[Rhy. Fig 2a then Rhy. Fig 2b]
Better watch out
'Cause I'm a war machine
[Rhy. Fig 2c w/ End 1]
Better watch out
'Cause I'm a war machine
[Rhy. Fig 3 w/ End 1]
Take the reins of power and seize them
Draw the battle lines
Armageddon's just a matter of time
[Rhy. Fig 3 w/ End 2]
Tear down the voice of reason
Let the arrows fly
Your freedom's just a state of mind, yeah
[Rhy. Fig 2a then Rhy. Fig 2b] (2x)
Better watch out
'Cause I'm a war machine
You better watch out
'Cause I'm a war machine
[Solo over Rhy. Fig 2a then Rhy. Fig 2b]
[Rhy. Fig 2a]
[Rhy. Fig 2c]
[Rhy. Fig 4]
[Guitar only]
[Rhy. Fig 1]
[Rhy. Fig 2a then Rhy. Fig 2b] (2x)
You better watch out
'Cause I'm a war machine
You better watch out
'Cause I'm a war machine
[Rhy. Fig 2a then Rhy. Fig 2b] (4x)
Better watch out
'Cause I'm a war machine
I'm a war machine
I'm a war machine ...
[Rhy. Fig 5]
| Bass Tabs |
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| Title |
War Machine |
| Artist |
KISS |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
q08kDgsquOc |
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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).
