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KING KUNTA - Kendrick Lamar
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Tabbed by: Lauren Marquez
E-mail: lauren.marquez4@gmail.com
Tuning: Standard
[Verse]
G|------------------------------------|
D|-2----------------------------------|
A|------------------------------------| x3
E|---0-0h2-2---2/3-3---3h5-5/7-5b--3--|
G|------------------------------------|
D|-2----------------------------------|
A|---------------------5h7-5----------|
E|---0-0h2-2---2/3-3--------5h7-5b-3--|
[Chorus]
G|------------------------------------|
D|-2----------------------------------|
A|------------------------------------| x3
E|---0-0h2-2---2/3-3---3h5-5/7-5b--3--|
G|------------------------------------|
D|-2-------------4h5-4----------------|
A|---------------------5-5------------|
E|---0-0h2-2---2-----------7-7-5b--3--|
Verse x1
[Half-Step Up]
G|------------------------------------|
D|-3----------------------------------|
A|------------------------------------| x3
E|---1-1h3-3---3/4-4---4h6-6/8-6b--4--|
G|-------------------------------|
D|-3-----------------------------|
A|-------------------------------|
E|---1-1h3-3---3/4-4b--3b--2-----|
B|---------------------------3~--| (no low B string? ignore it or play D up an octave)
Chorus x1
Half-Step Up x1
Chorus x1
Etc.
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| / slide up
| \ slide down
| h hammer-on
| p pull-off
| ~ vibrato
| + harmonic
| x Mute note
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| Bass Tabs |
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| Title |
King Kunta |
| Artist |
Kendrick Lamar |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
hRK7PVJFbS8 |
Interactive Bass Tab Guide
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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).
