Kevin Dean Posted July 7, 2011 Share Posted July 7, 2011 Hi does anyone have the Bass tab to the following, Big Country-look away, Simple minds Love Song,Simple Minds Ghost Dancing & Talking heads Life during wartime. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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xilddx Posted July 7, 2011 Share Posted July 7, 2011 [quote name='Bilbo' post='1295879' date='Jul 7 2011, 12:48 PM'][/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowdown Posted July 7, 2011 Share Posted July 7, 2011 (edited) [quote name='Bilbo' post='1295879' date='Jul 7 2011, 12:48 PM'][/quote] What was that? Hall of fame for that, just simply the best. Garry Edited July 7, 2011 by lowdown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted July 7, 2011 Share Posted July 7, 2011 [quote name='Kevin Dean' post='1295860' date='Jul 7 2011, 12:32 PM']Hi does anyone have the Bass tab to the following, Big Country-look away, Simple minds Love Song,Simple Minds Ghost Dancing & Talking heads Life during wartime. Thanks [/quote] [quote name='Bilbo' post='1295879' date='Jul 7 2011, 12:48 PM'][/quote] I wouldn't take too personally. Bilbo's only got tab for Jazz numbers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ras52 Posted July 7, 2011 Share Posted July 7, 2011 [quote name='Marvin' post='1295883' date='Jul 7 2011, 12:52 PM']I wouldn't take too personally. Bilbo's only got tab for Jazz numbers.[/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo Posted July 7, 2011 Share Posted July 7, 2011 [quote name='Marvin' post='1295883' date='Jul 7 2011, 12:52 PM']Bilbo's only got tab for Jazz numbers.[/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mart Posted July 7, 2011 Share Posted July 7, 2011 Clearly that remark has left Bilbo speechless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted July 7, 2011 Share Posted July 7, 2011 I've got to nail a set list for a depp in a week or so and was struggling a bit with a couple of numbers, so in an attempt to save myself some time I downloaded the tabs. What a miserable experience, not very accurate and I just found myself losing the will and getting very bored with it. Gone back to relying on ears and some improvising. I know TAB is a useful resource but I really can't get on with it. Right off to learn Shine by Take That and Read my Mind/Killers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lojo Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 [quote name='gary mac' post='1296119' date='Jul 7 2011, 04:24 PM']I've got to nail a set list for a depp in a week or so and was struggling a bit with a couple of numbers, so in an attempt to save myself some time I downloaded the tabs. What a miserable experience, not very accurate and I just found myself losing the will and getting very bored with it. Gone back to relying on ears and some improvising. I know TAB is a useful resource but I really can't get on with it. Right off to learn Shine by Take That and Read my Mind/Killers.[/quote] Most tab is not accurate, but if your in a rush it can speed things up but you still have to listen to fill in the blanks and make judgements on what is wrong I find when I'm time pushed that chord charts are more useful for speeding up the process, you still have to learn the line by ear but at least you have a reference for roots and structure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jakester Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 [quote name='gary mac' post='1296119' date='Jul 7 2011, 04:24 PM']I've got to nail a set list for a depp in a week or so and was struggling a bit with a couple of numbers, so in an attempt to save myself some time I downloaded the tabs. What a miserable experience, not very accurate and I just found myself losing the will and getting very bored with it. Gone back to relying on ears and some improvising. I know TAB is a useful resource but I really can't get on with it. Right off to learn Shine by Take That and Read my Mind/Killers.[/quote] I have the dots for Shine if you want them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 Thanks Jakester but thing I've got it now. Much appreciated though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 [quote name='lojo' post='1296717' date='Jul 8 2011, 06:44 AM']Most tab is not accurate, but if your in a rush it can speed things up but you still have to listen to fill in the blanks and make judgements on what is wrong I find when I'm time pushed that chord charts are more useful for speeding up the process, you still have to learn the line by ear but at least you have a reference for roots and structure[/quote] Yes that's what I tend to do, chord charts that is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 (edited) For the OP: I'm not really familiar with the other tracks, but on Love Song by Simple Minds the bass is nice and loud in the mix and does pretty much the same thing all the way trough the song. If you can't work this one out by ear then maybe this music thing isn't for you. Edited July 8, 2011 by BigRedX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solo4652 Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 [quote name='BigRedX' post='1296963' date='Jul 8 2011, 11:19 AM']For the OP: I'm not really familiar with the other tracks, but on Love Song by Simple Minds the bass is nice and loud in the mix and does pretty much the same thing all the way trough the song. If you can't work this one out by ear then maybe this music thing isn't for you.[/quote] Well, that's not very helpful, is it? In fact, it's bordering on being downright rude. Can't we focus on helping each other, please? If I had tabs, chords, sheet music, whatever, for a song requested by a fellow muso, I'd gladly share it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redstriper Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 [quote name='BigRedX' post='1296963' date='Jul 8 2011, 11:19 AM']If you can't work this one out by ear then maybe this music thing isn't for you.[/quote] My music teacher said the same thing to me 40 years ago and he also said I was tone deaf and kicked me out of the class. It just made me want to prove him wrong and I've been a musician ever since and I find tabs very useful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barneyg42 Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 [quote name='BigRedX' post='1296963' date='Jul 8 2011, 11:19 AM']For the OP: I'm not really familiar with the other tracks, but on Love Song by Simple Minds the bass is nice and loud in the mix and does pretty much the same thing all the way trough the song. If you can't work this one out by ear then maybe this music thing isn't for you. [/quote] Fixed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiamPodmore Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 Have you tried Ultimate-Guitar? They tend to have tab for most songs on there, i always use it. Liam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machines Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 I've got 2 weeks to learn 25 songs for a dep gig, some of the tunes are easy simple enough to learn by ear but others are too busy and for simplicity i'm just going to get the tabs for them, all but a few are on UG which is pretty good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowdown Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 [quote name='barneyg42' post='1297151' date='Jul 8 2011, 01:09 PM']Fixed![/quote] What with two Bee Gee's....? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartelby Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 (edited) [quote name='solo4652' post='1296999' date='Jul 8 2011, 11:47 AM']Well, that's not very helpful, is it? In fact, it's bordering on being downright rude. Can't we focus on helping each other, please? If I had tabs, chords, sheet music, whatever, for a song requested by a fellow muso, I'd gladly share it.[/quote] It reminds of a response I once got back from Alternative Tentacles. Back when I first started to play bass I wrote to them asking if they knew any sources of written basslines for Dead Kennedys songs. The reply was: "If you can't work out DK basslines, then I suggest giving up the bass. Thanks Jello" He did send me a free AT courier bag though... Edited July 8, 2011 by bartelby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 [quote name='bartelby' post='1297338' date='Jul 8 2011, 03:37 PM']It reminds of a response I once got back from Alternative Tentacles. Back when I first started to play bass I wrote to them asking if they knew any sources of written basslines for Dead Kennedys songs. The reply was: "If you can't work out DK basslines, then I suggest giving up the bass. Thanks Jello" He did send me a free AT courier bag though...[/quote] Class! And quite right too! I guess my first post came out a bit abrupt, but I sand by what I said. IMO listening is the most important skill any musician can have. It will stand you in good stead whether you need to work out parts for a covers band or are writing original music. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blademan_98 Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 [quote name='BigRedX' post='1297532' date='Jul 8 2011, 07:07 PM']Class! And quite right too! I guess my first post came out a bit abrupt, but I sand by what I said. IMO listening is the most important skill any musician can have. It will stand you in good stead whether you need to work out parts for a covers band or are writing original music.[/quote] I just keep hitting a few notes until the guitarist gets it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Dean Posted July 9, 2011 Author Share Posted July 9, 2011 [quote name='Blademan_98' post='1297716' date='Jul 8 2011, 09:53 PM']I just keep hitting a few notes until the guitarist gets it [/quote] yea thanks for that Ive not heard any of those songs & was in a bit of a rush Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xgsjx Posted July 9, 2011 Share Posted July 9, 2011 Life During Wartime is a fairly simple bassline. It's in A during the Verse & E during the Chorus. Most of the verse uses A A EGE & the run at the end is just D C B G. Chorus goes E (open string) BDE. Got this from listening to a clip on youtube as my mate has my Talking Heads songbook. Hope that helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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