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A GIRL LIKE YOU - Smithereens
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Tabbed by: Matt Broback
E-mail: 37hambone@gmail.com
Tuning: Eb Ab Db Gb
INTRO
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VERSE x3
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PRECHORUS 1
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CHORUS 1
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VERSE x3
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PRECHORUS 2
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CHORUS 2 x4
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SOLO
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x4
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BREAK x4
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PRECHORUS 3
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OUTRO x4
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x5
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|-5-5-5-3-5-------|--1---1-0---3-4-|5-5-5-3-5-------|-----------------| | Bass Tabs | |
| Title | Girl Like You |
| Artist | The Smithereens |
| Tablature Type | ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID | OwvEYtzV23k |
Interactive Bass Tab Guide
Interactive bass tabs provide a better experience than ASCII tabs. With playback, loop, print features and a responsive display that follows the screen of your device.
Use these buttons to control the digital tab player.
| Symbol | Function |
|---|
| Move cursor to the first bar |
| Play interactive tabs |
| Pause playback |
| Loop |
| Print the tab |
| Zoom |
| Page | Switch between page and horizontal view mode |
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).
