Visions Of China
ARTIST: Japan
ALBUM: Tin Drum
BASSIST: Mick Karn
TAB BY chris_70653223@hotmail.com
Main Riff (A) To (D) (A)
G|---------------------------8/11\8-----------6--8--8----6-8-6---------|
D|-------------------9--11-----------8-----8---------------------6-----|
A|----------9--11------------------------------------------------------|
E|--4------------------------------------------------------------------|
(B)
G|--------------------8/11\8/11---------------------------------------|
D|-----------9--11----------------11--------------4--6--6-------------|
A|---9--11----------------------------------4--6----------------------|
E|--------------------------------------------------------------------|
(C)
G|---------------------------8/11\8-----------6--8--8----6-8-6---------|
D|-------------------9--11-----------8-----8---------------------6-----|
A|----------9--11------------------------------------------------------|
E|--4------------------------------------------------------------------|
(D)
G|--------------------8/11\8/11---------------------------------------|
D|-----------9--11----------------11------------4-----6---------------|
A|---9--11----------------------------------6------4------------------|
E|--------------------------------------------------------------------|
Variation just before the chorus (E)
G|--------------------8/11\8/11---------------------------------------|
D|-----------9--11----------------11--------------4--6--6-------------|
A|---9--11----------------------------------4--6----------------------|
E|--------------------------------------------------------------------|
(F)
G|----------------------8/11\8/11--------------------------------------|
D|--------------9--11----------------11------------4-------------------|
A|------9--11----------------------------------6-----------------------|
E|--4------------------------------------------------------------------|
Chorus (G) Repeat until (H)
G|------4/----------7/--9----------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|--2--(2)/-----5--(5)/-7---0-5-4----4-5\------------------------------|
E|---------------------------------------------------------------------|
(2)/ keep your finger in place and slide up with the higer note
(H)
G|------4/----------7/---9---------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|--2--(2)/-----5--(5)/--7---------------------------------------------|
E|---------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Bass Tabs |
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| Title |
Visions Of China |
| Artist |
Japan |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
WhC8LnFd2LE |
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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).
