Guano Apes - Big in Japan
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Figured out and tabbed by Felix Pflaum
For suggestions, questions or something else, mail to: f.i.x@gmx.de
It's not a typical Guano Apes-Song but it's cool and easy to play
NOTE: Guano Apes plays this song with guitar and bass tuned down 1/2 step
and the bass is very loud during the verse. I just give the line in 8th notes,
create your own rhythm or simply play eighth notes.
Intro/Chorus/Bridge
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Gb|-----------------|-----------------|-----------------|-----------------|
Db|-----------------|-----------------|-----------------|-----------------|
Ab|---------3-3-3-3-|-5-5-5-5-2-2-2-2-|-3-3-3-3-0-0-0-0-|-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-|
Eb|-0-0-0-0---------|-----------------|-----------------|-----------------|
Verse
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Gb|-----------------|-----------------|-----------------|-----------------|
Db|-----------------|-----------------|-----------------|-----------------|
Ab|-----------------|-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-|-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-|-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-|
Eb|-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-|-----------------|-----------------|-----------------|
Then there's a part after the second chorus, which goes:
Gb|-----------------|-----------------|-----------------|-----------------|
Db|-----------------|-----------------|-----------------|-----------------|
Ab|-5-7-------------|-7-3-------------|-3-5-------------|-2---------------|
Eb|-----------------|-----------------|-----------------|-----------------|
Gb|-----------------|-----------------|-----------------|-----------------|
Db|-----------------|-----------------|-----------------|-----------------|
Ab|---------3-3-3-3-|-5-5-5-5-2-2-2-2-|-3-3-3-3-0-0-0-0-|-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-|
Eb|-0-0-0-0---------|-----------------|-----------------|-----------------|
OK, the structure shouldn't be a problem for you!
| Bass Tabs |
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| Title |
Big In Japan |
| Artist |
Guano Apes |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
TiL3n7h2wTg |
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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).
