European Son 12"
ARTIST: Japan
ALBUM: In Vouge
BASSIST: Mick Karn
TAB BY chris_70653223@hotmail.com
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Verse riff 1 (A)
G|--3--3-----------------3------------/6-------------------------------|
D|--------------------------------------6--5---------------------------|
A|----------4----1--1-----1--1-----------------------------------------|
E|---------------------------------------------------------------------|
Verse riff 2 (B)
G|--3--3---------------3-------------------5---------------------------|
D|-----------------------------------4--6-----6\-----------------------|
A|----------4----1--1-----1--1-----------------------------------------|
E|---------------------------------------------------------------------|
Riff leading to the chorus (C)
G||--3--3-------------3--------------------------------8-----------------|
D|----------------------------------------------6---6-----6--4--4-4--4-4-|
A|----------4----1--1-----3--3--3----6--6--6-----------------------------|
E|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|
Chorus (D)
G|:---------------8-------------------------:|
D|:--6---8---6-6-----6---4----4--4----4--4--:|
A|:-----------------------------------------:|
E|:-----------------------------------------:|
(E)
G|--3--3---------------3-------------------5---------------------------|
D|-----------------------------------4--6-----6---8--------------------|
A|----------4----1--1-----1--1-----------------------------------------|
E|---------------------------------------------------------------------|
Variation during the instrumental break
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| Title |
European Son |
| Artist |
Japan |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
fUcFP5JfO3o |
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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).
