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Ain't No use - The Meters
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Tabbed by: John Risky
E-mail:johnsheermanchase@yahoo.com
Intro guitar Dm Am G
Intro
G|--------------------------------------|
D|-------------------7-5---5------------|
A|-----------------------8---8-5------5-|
E|-------------------------------8--5---|
Verse
G|------------------------------------------------------|
D|-------3---------------3-------------------------5----|
A|-5---------5-3-------------5--3-------------5---------|
E|---------------5-----------------3--------------------|
Breakdown
G|--------------------------------------------------|
D|------------------------------------3---------3---|
A|-0---3--5-----5-----3----5-3--5--3------5-------5-|
E|--------------------------------------------------|
G|--------------------------------------------------|
D|--------------------------------------------3-----|
A|-0---3--5-----5-----3----5-3-0-----------------5--|
E|-------------------------------1---3---1----------|
There's more, but I'm sure you can work it out.
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| Bass Tabs |
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| Title |
Ain’t No Use |
| Artist |
The Meters |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
4_iC0MyIykM |
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).
