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KNOCK ON WOOD - Otis Redding
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Tabbed by: Matt Broback
E-mail: 37hambone@gmail.com
Tuning: E A D G
. = accent note
s = sixteenth note
INTRO
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VERSE 1 x4 x4 x4
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|:7----------11:|:----9/11-9--.:|:7----------11:|
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|:----9/11-9---|7----------11:|.-------|
|:7----------11|-------------:|7-------|
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BRIDGE 1
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VERSE 2 x4 x4 x3
|-----9/11-9----|---------------|-----9/11-9----|--------|
|:7----------11:|:----9/11-9---:|:7----------11:|7-------|
|:-------------:|:7----------11:|:-------------:|-4445-6-|
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|:----9/11-9---|7----------11:|.-------|
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BRIDGE 2
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BREAK . .
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VERSE 3 x3 x4 x4
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|:7----------11:|7-------|:----9/11-9---:|:7----------11:|
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|:----9/11-9---|7----------11:|.-------|
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BRIDGE 2
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|-------5|-77-7777|--------|---7-5--|
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OUTRO x8
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| Bass Tabs |
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| Title |
Knock On Wood |
| Artist |
Otis Redding |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
_2DP1n-lPC4 |
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).
