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The Meters - Can You Do Without?
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Tabbed By: Dennis Metin
e-mail: info@dmetin.com
Tuning: standard tuning
Main Riff (Intro/Verse)
G|--------8-6---6------------------------------------------------|
D|---6-6------8---8-66-4-4-4-8-6---------------------------------|
A|--6-6----------------------------------------------------------|
E|---------------------------------------------------------------|
Bridge 1
G|6-3-------3-6-3------6-3-------3-------------------------------|
D|----6-3-6-------6--------6-3-6---------------------------------|
A|---------------------------------8-6-4-------------------------|
E|---------------------------------------------------------------|
G|6-3-------3-6-6/8-8/10~----6-3-------3-------------------------|
D|----6-3-6----------------------6-3-6---------------------------|
A|---------------------------------------8-6-4-------------------|
E|---------------------------------------------------------------|
Bridge 2
G|------6-8--6---8/10-8--------6-------6h8-----------------------|
D|--6h8--------8-----------6h8------6h6--------------------------|
A|6----------------------6-------6-------------------------------|
E|---------------------------------------------------------------|
G|------6-8--6---8/10-8--------6---------------------------------|
D|--6h8--------8-----------6h8-----------------------------------|
A|6----------------------6-------6-------------------------------|
E|---------------------------------------------------------------|
Main Riff
G|--------8-6---6------------------------------------------------|
D|---6-6------8---8-66-4-4-4-8-6---------------------------------|
A|--6-6----------------------------------------------------------|
E|---------------------------------------------------------------|
| / slide up
| \ slide down
| h hammer-on
| p pull-off
| ~ vibrato
| + harmonic
| x Mute note
| Bass Tabs |
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| Title |
Can You Do Without? |
| Artist |
The Meters |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
0DnPre2Tebs |
Interactive Bass Tab Guide
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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).
