Cause I'm A Man - Tame Impala
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[Intro]
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[Verse 1]
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[Pre-Chorus 1]
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[Chorus 1]
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[Verse 2]
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[Pre-Chorus 2]
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[Chorus 2]
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| x Dead note
| h Hammer-on
| p Pull-off
| / Slide up
| \ Slide down
| ~ Vibrato
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Bass Tabs |
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Title |
‘Cause I’m A Man |
Artist |
Tame Impala |
Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
YouTube ID |
hefh9dFnChY |
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).