Still Life in Mobile Homes
ARTIST: Japan
ALBUM: Tin Drum
BASSIST: Mick Karn
TAB BY chris_70653223@hotmail.com
Main Verse Riff 1
G|---------------------------------------------7---------------------|
D|-------9/10\9/10---------------0-0----5-5--------------------------|
A|--0---------------12---0-------------------------------------------|
E|-------------------------------------------------------------------|
|---------------| See Variation
Main Verse Riff 2
G|---------------------------------------------7---------------------|
D|-------9/12\9/12---------------0-0----5-5--------------------------|
A|--0----------------12---0------------------------------------------|
E|-------------------------------------------------------------------|
Variation
G|------------------7------------------------------------------------|
D|--0-0----5----5--------5-------------------------------------------|
A|-------------------------------------------------------------------|
E|-------------------------------------------------------------------|
G|-------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|-------------------------3-------------3---------------/12--12-----|
A|------7\--5\----------------------------------------------------12-|
E|--------------5\------1-----1-------1-----1-----1------------------|
Chorus
G|-----4--2----------------------------------------------------------|
D|-----------4------------------------------------------------9------|
A|--2-----------2-2-----3-3/15\3-----3------------------7--5-----7---|
E|--------------------------------------2--2--0----------------------|
|-----------|
Changes at the end
of the chorus
G|---------------|----------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------|--------5--7----------------------------------------|
A|--0---0-2-5----|--5--3----------------------------------------------|
E|---------------|----------------------------------------------------|
| Bass Tabs |
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| Title |
Still Life In Mobile Homes |
| Artist |
Japan |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
Bf12rSZVb0k |
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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).
