"Jungle Boogie"
by Kool and the Gang from the Pulp Fiction Soundtrack
Tabbed by Dave Miller (dwm3@po.cwru.edu)
[Intro/Chorus]
|--------------------------3-3-0-0-2-3-0--------------|
|--------------------0-3-4---------------4-3-0--------|
|-----1--------1-3-4---------------------------4-3----|
|-3-3---3-1--3----------------------------------------|
[Verse]
|-----------------------------------------------------|
|-----------3(2)--------------------------------------|
|-----------------------------------------------------|
|-3--3--3---------3--3--3-----3--3--------------------|
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| (n) Ghost note
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Bass Tabs |
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Title |
Jungle Boogie |
Artist |
Kool & the Gang |
Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
YouTube ID |
QGKiC2suCHQ |
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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).