James Brown
Cold Sweat
Author: AA23
Email: aceacetwothree@hotmail.com
The timing on this is funky and only approximate because the triplet is
really more swing time. Listen to the song and it'll be easy.
[Riff 1] (Main Riff in verse and Solo)
Triplet
G|-----7--------7-----------------|
D|----------7---------------------|
A|5---5-----------5-------------3-|
E|------------------2---3-3-4-4---|
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
Often the walking bass has notes omitted
[Riff 2] (Bridge)
G|-----5--------------------------|
D|----------5---------------------|
A|3---3---------3-3---------------|
E|------------------0---1---2-2-3-|
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
[Riff 3] (Break)
G|--------------------------------|--------------------------------|
D|--2---3---4---5-----------------|---3---4---5--------------------|
A|--------------------------------|--------------------------------|
E|--------------------------------|--------------------3-----------|
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 Hold this note
This break sounds strange because it's not what the horns are playing
(especially the second time through).
Basic structure...
Intro: Riff1 (2x)
Riff1 (8x)
Riff2 (5x)
Riff3 (1x)
| Bass Tabs |
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| Title |
Cold Sweat |
| Artist |
James Brown |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
B615TiDdjUc |
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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).
