Chameleon Bass Tab

Artist: Herbie Hancock
Song  : Chameleon
Album : Head Hunters
Tuning: EADG (standard)
Key: Bb minor
Time Signature: 4/4
Tabbed by: Simon Skipper

[Anacrusis]

G|-----------------|
D|-----------------|
A|-----------------|
E|-----------3-4-5-|

[Main Riff]
   .  .  .           .  .  .
G|-------3---------|----3--6---------|
D|----6------------|-----------------|
A|-----------3-4-5-|-6---------------|
E|-6---------------|-----------3-4-5-|

If you get bored here are the saxophone parts too

G|-----------------6~---------------------6~~/8---|
D|--8-8--6-6--8-8-----8-----8-6---6~--8-----------|
A|------------------------------8-----------------|
E|------------------------------------------------|

G|---8/10-8--8-6--6h8-6----------------------6~~/8--|
D|---------------------8---------8-6---6~--8--------|
A|----------------------8^-----------8--------------|
E|-----------------------9~-6-----------------------|

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| h  Hammer-on
| /  Slide up
| ~  Vibrato
| .  Staccato

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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).