Moving to Bohemia
By Geddy Lee
Transcribed by Sean Jones and Hemme Luttjeboer
Last Updated 3-25-02
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========================================================================
== TABLATURE EXPLANATION ==
========================================================================
---------- ---------- ----t---|
----5H8--- Hammeron ----(8)--- Ghost ----6---| Tap
---------- ---------- Note --------|
----5P8--- Pulloff ---------- --------|
---------- ---------- -----p--|
----5/8--- Slide Up -----x---- Dead -----7--| Pop
---------- ---------- Note --s-----|
----5\8--- Slide Down ---------- --5-----| Slap
---------- ||------|| Repeat --------|
----5~~~-- Vibrato ||*----*|| ---5^---| Bend
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Rhythm:
w = whole note W = dotted whole
h = half note H = dotted half
q = quarter note Q = dotted quarter
e = eighth note E = dotted eighth
s = sixteenth note S = dotted sixteenth
t = 32nd note T = dotted 32nd
x = 64th note X = dotted 64th
^ = triplet
Bass Tabs | |
Title | Moving to Bohemia |
Artist | Geddy Lee |
Tablature Type | ASCII Tab |
YouTube ID | _Rc3dnIbib8 |
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).