THE CLASH- GARAGELAND
ARTIST: The Clash
TABBED BY: Fecker 8
BASSIST: Paul Simonon
INTRO
G:|----------------|----------------|----------------|
D:|----------------|----------------|----------------|
A:|3h5-------------|3h5-------------|5h7-------------|
E:|----------------|----------------|----------------|
VERSE
G:|----------------|--------22222222|
D:|----------------|----------------|x2
A:|--------55555555|22222222--------|
E:|55555555--------|----------------|
PRE-CHORUS
G:|----------------|----------------|
D:|----------------|----------------|
A:|5-5-5-5-44-4-44-|2-2-2-----------|
E:|----------------|------5-5-------|
G:|----------------|----------------|----------------|
D:|----------------|----------------|----------------|
A:|5555555544444444|2222222222222235|----------------|
E:|----------------|----------------|55555555--------|
CHORUS
G:|----------------|----------------|
D:|----------------|---4h7----------|x2
A:|------------2244|-5------4--22222|
E:|5-5-55-5-555----|----------------|
G:|----------------|----------------|
D:|---4h7----------|2-0-------------|
A:|-5------44442222|----4-----------|
E:|----------------|----------------|
VERSE
G:|----------------|--------22222222|
D:|----------------|----------------|x2
A:|--------55555555|22222222--------|
E:|55555555--------|----------------|
PRE-CHORUS
G:|----------------|----------------|
D:|----------------|----------------|
A:|5-5-5-5-44-4-44-|2-2-2-----------|
E:|----------------|------5-5-------|
G:|----------------|----------------|----------------|
D:|----------------|----------------|----------------|
A:|5555555544444444|2222222222222235|----------------|
E:|----------------|----------------|55555555--------|
CHORUS
G:|----------------|----------------|
D:|----------------|---4h7----------|x2
A:|------------2244|-5------4--22222|
E:|5-5-55-5-555----|----------------|
G:|----------------|----------------|
D:|---4h7----------|2-0-------------|
A:|-5------44442222|----4-----------|
E:|----------------|----------------|
VERSE
G:|----------------|--------22222222|
D:|----------------|----------------|x2
A:|--------55555555|22222222--------|
E:|55555555--------|----------------|
PRE-CHORUS
G:|----------------|----------------|
D:|----------------|----------------|
A:|5-5-5-5-44-4-44-|2-2-2-----------|
E:|----------------|------5-5-------|
G:|----------------|----------------|----------------|
D:|----------------|----------------|----------------|
A:|5555555544444444|2222222222222235|----------------|
E:|----------------|----------------|55555555--------|
CHORUS
G:|----------------|----------------|
D:|----------------|---4h7----------|x2
A:|------------2244|-5------4--22222|
E:|5-5-55-5-555----|----------------|
G:|----------------|----------------|
D:|---4h7----------|---2-0----------|
A:|-5------44442222|-------4--------|
E:|----------------|----------------|
BRIDGE
Play this four times
G:|----------------|
D:|----------------|x3
A:|----------------|
E:|5555555577775777|
G:|----------------|
D:|----------------|
A:|7777777755555555|
E:|----------------|
OUTRO
G:|----------------|
D:|----------------|x3
A:|7777777755555555|
E:|----------------|
G:|----------------|
D:|----------------| *let last note ring
A:|----------------|
E:|5*--------------|
If there are any problems with the tab, email me at fecker.8@gmail.com
| Bass Tabs |
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| Title |
Garageland |
| Artist |
The Clash |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
UpapNzYkxNE |
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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).
