Its The Same Old Song
Written by: Brian Holland, Lamont Dozier, Edward Holland
Original Artists: The Four Tops
Original Bassist: James Jamerson
Tabbed here by bass50611
Very fast bassline - your fingers will be going a bit quick..!!
Hard if you play a fretless
Any comments - e-mail me at goldenoldie.benson@sky.com
Intro: (play this x4)
----------------|
----0-2---------|
---3---0--0-0---|
-----------3----|
Verse: (play this x3)
---------------------------------------------0-2-0-2-4-0-----|
----0-2----------0-2---------0-2-3-0--0-0---3---3------------|
---3---0--0-0---3---0--0---------------3---------------------|
-----------3------------3-5----------------------------------|
Chorus & Instrumental Break: (play this x2)
---------------0-2-4---------------------0-2-4-0--0-2-----|
----0-2--------------5--5-5--0-2-3---------------3---3----|
---3---0--0--------------5--------5--5-5------------------|
-----------3-5------------------------5-------------------|
Repeat everything several times but intro is only x2 from
now on. Chorus repeat at end to Fade
Great song...HAVE FUN...!!!
| Bass Tabs |
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| Title |
It’s The Same Old Song |
| Artist |
Four Tops |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
CkKJy4UaPHM |
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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).
