Breakbeat Era
by Breakbeat Era (Roni Size, DJ Die, Leonie Laws)
album: Ultra—Obscene
tabber: Moe ([email protected])


Groovy track. The bass is in fact programmed but works fine on a bass guitar or
preferably
a
double bass (for the best sound and that cool squeek effect). Two bass lines, with
slight
variation, but easy to adlib for more fun.


?|                                         main|
G|—————————————————————————————————————————————|
D|—————————————————————————————————————————————|
A|——9——7——4————————————————————————————————————|
E|———————————9——8——7——5————————————————————————|


?|                               main variation|
G|—————————————————————————————————————————————|
D|—————————————————————————————————————————————|
A|——9——7——4————————————————————————————————————|
E|———————————9——8——7——5^/95———————————————————|

Not as complicated as it looks. Quickly bend the A, then slide up to the C# and back.


?|                                    drum solo|
G|—————————————————————————————————————————————|
D|—————————————————————————————————————————————|
A|——9————4—4———————————————————————————————————|
E|—————————————————————————————————————————————|

These two notes are the only ones played during the solo thing. Use them however you
like as long as it sounds nice.


Have fun!


Legend:

h = hammer—on
p = pull—off
^ = bend
/ = slide up
 = slide down


Taken from bigbasstabs.com —

About Breakbeat Era

Breakbeat Era was a short-lived British project, that combined the breakbeat talent of drum and bass producers, Roni Size and DJ Die, with the vocals of singer Leonie Laws. Spearheaded by the single "Ultra-Obscene", they then released as an album under the same title in 1999.

How to Read Bass Tabs

Bass tablature (tabs) is an easy way to learn songs without needing to read traditional sheet music. Here’s a quick guide to understanding the symbols and techniques commonly found in tabs:

1. The Basics

Strings and Frets:
Each line in a tab represents a string on your bass:
- The top line is the highest-pitched string (G on a 4-string bass).
- The bottom line is the lowest-pitched string (E on a 4-string bass).
Numbers on the lines indicate which fret to press. For example:
```
G|-------------------|

D|-------------------|

A|---3---------------|

E|-------------------|

            
```
This means you play the 3rd fret on the A string.

2. Common Techniques

Hammer-On (h):
Play the first note by picking it, then press down on a higher fret with another finger without picking again.
```
G|-------------------|

D|-------5h7---------|

            
```
Pull-Off (p):
Pluck a note and then "pull off" your finger to let a lower fret ring.
```
G|-------------------|

D|-------7p5---------|

            
```
Slide (/ or \):
Move your finger up (/) or down (\) the fretboard while maintaining pressure.
```
G|-------------------|

D|-------5/7---------|

            
```

3. Advanced Techniques

Bend (b): Push the string up or down to raise the pitch. Example: G|-------7b9---------|
Vibrato (~): Shake the string slightly after playing a note to create a vibrating sound. Example: G|-------7~----------|
Muted Notes (x): Rest your finger lightly on the string without pressing a fret and pluck for a percussive "click" sound.

4. Rhythm and Timing

Tabs don’t always indicate timing, so listen to the song while reading the tab. Wider spaces between numbers mean longer pauses, while closer numbers indicate quicker notes.

5. Slap and Pop

Slap (s): Strike the string with the side of your thumb for a percussive sound.
Pop (p): Pull the string away from the fretboard and let it snap back.

Practice Makes Perfect

Tabs are a great tool to learn songs, but mastering the techniques takes practice. Listen carefully to the original track and play along to lock in the rhythm. Don’t rush — smooth, accurate playing is more important than speed. Happy jamming! 🎸

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