Always Crashing In The Same Car Bass Tab

Album: Low (1977)
Bassist: George Murray

This is one of my favourite tunes of all time, it has such a unique vibe...

Tabbed by Leo Chiurco

[Verse 1] "Every chance..."
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[Chorus 1] "Always crashing in the same car..."
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[Verse 2] "Jasmine..."
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[Chorus 2] "Always crashing in the same car..."
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[Weirdest outro solo ever]
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************************************

| ~  Let ring
| .  Staccato
| h  Hammer-on

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Bass Tabs
Title	Always Crashing In The Same Car
Artist	David Bowie
Tablature Type	ASCII Tab
YouTube ID	_Nwmwy21rAY

Interactive Bass Tab Guide

Interactive bass tabs provide a better experience than ASCII tabs. With playback, loop, print features and a responsive display that follows the screen of your device.

Use these buttons to control the digital tab player.

Symbol	Function
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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).

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