CROWDED HOUSE - "Something So Strong" - Bass Tab
Common Time(4/4)
Standard Tuning(EADG)
INTRO:
(x3)
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|*-r-e-s-t-*|-----0-2-5-2-|
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1 2 3 4 1 2 3 & 4 &
VERSES/SOLO:
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|-5-r-5-5-r-5-|-5-r-0-2-5-2-|-------------|-5-r-0-2-5-2-|
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1 2 3 & 4 & 1 2 3 & 4 & 1 2 3 & 4 & 1 2 3 & 4 &
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|-5-r-5-5-r-4-|-2-r-r-2-r-0-|-------------|-5-r-0-2-5-2-|
|-------------|-------------|-3-r-r-3-r-5-|-------------|
1 2 3 & 4 & 1 2 3 & 4 & 1 2 3 & 4 & 1 2 3 & 4 &
CHORUS:
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|-.---------|-5-r-0-2-5-2-|-.-----------|-2-2-2-2-0-0-0-0-|
|-3-3-3-3-5-|-------------|-3-3---3-3-5-|-----------------|
1 2 3 & 4 1 2 3 & 4 & 1 2 3 & 4 & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &
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|-.---------|-5-r-0-2-5-2-|-.-----------|-----------2---|
|-3-3-3-3-5-|-------------|-3-3---3-r-3-|-5---5-2-5---5-|
1 2 3 & 4 1 2 3 & 4 & 1 2 3 & 4 & 1 2 & 3 & 4 &
MIDDLE:
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1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &
|-12-12-12-12-11-11-11-11-|-----------------|
|-------------------------|-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-|
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1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &
|-12-12-12-12-11-11-11-11-|-------------------------|
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1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &
|-12-12-12-12-11-11-----|-------------|-------------|
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|---------------------2-|-5-5-5-2---2-|-5-5-5-2-5---|
1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 1 2 3 & 4 & 1 2 3 & 4 &
END:
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|*-.---------|-5-r-0-2-5-2-*|-.-------|---------|
|--3-3-3-3-5-|--------------|-3-3-----|---------|
1 2 3 & 4 1 2 3 & 4 & 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
By: Johari Taylor
E-mail: viking@powerup.com.au
More Bass Tabs: http://www.powerup.com.au/~viking/basstab.htm
| Bass Tabs |
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| Title |
Something So Strong |
| Artist |
Crowded House |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
WyBKzBtaKWM |
Interactive Bass Tab Guide
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Use these buttons to control the digital tab player.
| Symbol | Function |
|---|
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| Loop |
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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).
