XTC - THE MEETING PLACE
THIS SONG IS IN E-FLAT TUNING, SO TUNE DOWN THE STRINGS HALF A STEP.
INTRO/VERSE
"Meet you at your secret place..."
Gb|---------------------------------|
Db|---------------------------------|
Ab|----------2\14/2----------4--2---|
Eb|-0---2-----------0---2-----------|
"Whistle will blow..."
Gb|----------------------------------|
Db|----------------------------------|
Ab|--------------------------2\14/2--|
Eb|-3-------2-------0---2------------|
Gb|---------------------------------|
Db|---------------------------------|
Ab|----------2\14/2----------4--2---|
Eb|-0---2-----------0---2-----------|
Gb|----------------------------------|
Db|----------------------------------|
Ab|--------------------------2\14-0--|
Eb|-3-------2-------0---2------------|
"Hmm hmm hmm, you're a working girl now..."
Gb|-----2----------------------------------|
Db|---------1------------------------------|
Ab|-2-----------0-------2-4-----------2-4--|
Eb|-----------------2-4-----0--0--2-4------| x2
CHORUS
Gb|------------------------|
Db|------------------------|
Ab|-0--00---0--04---2--22--|
Eb|---------------5/-------|
Gb|----------------------------------|
Db|----------------------------764/--|
Ab|-0--00---0--04---2--22------------|
Eb|---------------5/-------7--7------|
VERSE
Gb|----------------------------------|
Db|----------------------------------|
Ab|----------2\14/2----------2\14/2--|
Eb|-0---2-----------0---2------------|
"Strolling under grimy skies"
Gb|---------------------------------|
Db|---------------------------------|
Ab|----------2\14/2----------4--2---|
Eb|-0---2-----------0---2-----------|
"Smoke on your breath"
Gb|----------------------------------|
Db|----------------------------------|
Ab|--------------------------2\14/2--|
Eb|-3-------2-------0---2------------|
"Chimney never looked so good..."
Gb|---------------------------------|
Db|---------------------------------|
Ab|----------2\14/2----------4--2---|
Eb|-0---2-----------0---2-----------|
"Coat on the ground"
Gb|----------------------------------|
Db|----------------------------------|
Ab|--------------------------2\14-0--|
Eb|-3-------2-------0---2------------|
"Take a walk down the lane..."
Gb|-----2----------------------------------|
Db|---------1------------------------------|
Ab|-2-----------0-------2-4-----------2-4--|
Eb|-----------------2-4-----0--0--2-4------| x2
CHORUS
Gb|------------------------|
Db|------------------------|
Ab|-0--00---0--04---2--22--|
Eb|---------------5/-------|
Gb|---------------------------------|
Db|---------------------------------|
Ab|-0--00---0--04---2--22--2--2246--|
Eb|---------------5/----------------|
Gb|------------------------|
Db|------------------------|
Ab|-0--00---0--04---2--22--|
Eb|---------------5/-------|
Gb|----------------------------------|
Db|----------------------------764/--|
Ab|-0--00---0--04---2--22------------|
Eb|---------------5/-------7--7------|
Gb|---------------------------------|
Db|---------------------------------|
Ab|----------2\14/2----------4--2---|
Eb|-0---2-----------0---2-----------|
Gb|-----------------------------|
Db|-----------------------------|
Ab|-----------------------------|
Eb|-3----------2----------0-----| End on this and let it ring.
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| Bass Tabs |
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| Title |
The Meeting Place |
| Artist |
XTC |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
qpDwlD3OWlo |
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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).
