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RUSHOLME RUFFIANS - The Smiths
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Tabbed By : Andy Parkinson
e-mail: fourstringpunk182@hotmail.com
Tuning:Eb, Ab, Db, Gb
Really fun bassline here from Andy Rourke. You may find it a bit tricky to get down at
but when you've got it down it'S really fun to play. It's a lot easier then it looks.
INTRO
G|-------2-2-3-4-----------4-2-x-----------2-2-3-4--------------------------|
D|---2/4---------------2/4-------x-----2/4----------------------------------|
A|-5-------------2-4-5-------------0-5-------------2-4---4-7-----6-5--------|
E|-----------------------------------------------------5-----5-4-----3------|
VERSE A
G|-------2-2-3-4-----------4-2h4------------4-2-3-4-------------------------|
D|---2/4---------------2/4-------x-----2/4----------------------------------|
A|-5-------------2-4-5-------------0-5-------------2-4---4-7-----6-5--------|
E|-----------------------------------------------------5-----5-4-----3------|
VERSE B
G|--------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|--------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|-4/5-5-5-5-5-x-x-2-0-2-(repeat 3 times)---4-7-----6-5---------------------|
E|----------------------------------------5-----5-4-----3--------------------|
ORDER
INTRO x 1
A x 3
B x 1
A x 1
B x 1
A x 2
B x 1
A x 1
B x 1
A x 2
B x 1
A x 4
B x 1
A x 2
B x 1
A x 2
B x 1
A x 3
B x 1
| / slide up
| h hammer-on
| x Mute note
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| Bass Tabs |
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| Title |
Rusholme Ruffians |
| Artist |
The Smiths |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
F-mBSshJAvU |
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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).
