Title: Ninja Rap
Artist: Vanilla Ice
Album: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2 - The Secret of the Ooze Soundtrack
Tabbed by: Mephysteaux
Standard Tuning
Intro x4
G-----------------|
D-----------------|
A-----------------|
E-2-------5---5-4-|
Verse x5
G-------------------|
D-------------------|
A-------------------|
E-22-------55-------|
Chorus A
G----------------------------------|
D----------------------------------|
A----------------------------------|
E-22-------5---5-4-2-------2-2-2-2-|
Go Ninja, Go Ninja Go! Go Ninja, Go Ninja Go!
G-------------------------|
D-------------------------|
A-------------------------|
E-2-------5---5-4-2-2-2-2-|
Verse x5
Chorus A
Verse x5
Chorus B
G----------------------------------|
D----------------------------------|
A----------------------------------|
E-22-------5---5-4-2-------2-2-2-2-|
Go Ninja, Go Ninja Go! Go Ninja, Go Ninja Go!
G---------------------------------|
D---------------------------------|
A---------------------------------|
E-2-------5---5-4-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-|
G---------------------------------|
D---------------------------------|
A---------------------------------|
E-2-------5---5-4-2-------2-2-2-2-| x2
Verse x16 (Outro)
Intro and chorus just follow the Keytar. During the verses, it's 2 quick strums at the
of each line, and the same pace for the outro.
| Bass Tabs |
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| Title |
Ninja Rap |
| Artist |
Vanilla Ice |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
xOV6H4NcGEs |
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).
