Funky Boss
By the Beastie Boys
CD--Check Your Head
Tuning--E, A, D, G (standard)
(^=bend string)
Tabbed by bassman311@bellsouth.net
Main Riff
G|-------------------------------------
D|---------------5^----------7^-------
A|--------------------------------------
E|---345----345--------345-----------
Variations
G|---------------------------------------
D|---------------------------------------
A|-------023-567-753------------------
E|--345-------------------345----------
G|-----------------------------------------
D|--------------567-----------------------
A|--------------------0--------------------
E|--345-----------------------------------
G|------------------------------------------
D|------------------------------------------
A|-------023-5420---------320------------
E|--345----------------345----------------
That's pretty much it. It is an easy song with a cool bass line. You
can put it together yourself.
Bass Tabs | |
Title | Funky Boss |
Artist | Beastie Boys |
Tablature Type | ASCII Tab |
YouTube ID | 3eg6ozF6qOE |
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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).