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GHETTO DEFENDANT - The
Clash
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tabbed by Badfrancis@aol.com
Verse -
G| -----------------|-----------------|------7-------9--|
D| -----------------|-----------------|----7-------9----|
A| -3-3-3-3-0-------|-3-3-3-3-0-0-----|--5-------7------|
E| -----------------|-----------------|-----------------|
* * *G| -----------------|-----------------|-----------------|
* * *D| -----------------|-----------------|-----------------|
* * *A| -3-3-3-3-0-------|-3-3-3-3-0-0-----|-3-3-3-3-0-------|
* * *E| -----------------|-----------------|-----------------|
G| ------7-------9--|* * *
D| ----7-------9----|* * *
A| --5-------7------|* * *
E| -----------------|* * *
* * *REPEAT THIS RIFF THREE MORE TIMES, THEN PLAY...* * *
G| -----------------|
D| -----------------|
A| -3-3-3-3-0-------|
E| -----------------|
Chorus -
G| -----------------0---|-------7-----9-------|
D| ---------------2-----|-----7-----9---------|
A| -3-2-0-0---0-3-----0-|-0-5-----7-----3-2-0-|
E| ---------------------|---------------------|
G| -------0---------0---|-------7-----9-------|
D| -----2---------2-----|-----7-----9---------|
A| -0-3----0-0--3-----0-|-0-5-----7-----3-2-0-|
E| ---------------------|---------------------|
G| -----------------0---|-------7-----9-------|
D| ---------------2-----|-----7-----9---------|
A| -3-2-0-0---0-3-----0-|-0-5-----7-----3-2-0-|
E| ---------------------|---------------------|
G| -------0---------0---|-------7-----9-------|
D| -----2---------2-----|-----7-----9---------|
A| -0-3----0-0--3-----0-|-0-5-----7-----3-2-0-|
E| ---------------------|---------------------|
| Bass Tabs |
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| Title |
Ghetto Defendant |
| Artist |
The Clash |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
9dBh8H2c2JE |
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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).
