I Want You Back bass tabs

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Tabbed by Sean Shannon.
I want you back by The Jackson Five.


    Verse
G:——————————————————————————————————————————————————————
D:———————1—3————————————0—1—2—3———————————————4—6—4—6——————
A:———2—3—————4————1—3—4—————————3—4—————6———6————————————
E:—4————————————————————————————————4—6———4——————————————
    Chorus
G:———————————————————————————————————————————————————————
D:—6—6—55—3—3—0—1—1——————————1———1———0—1—2—3——————————
A:——————————————————4—4—33—1———1———1—————————3—4—————6——
E:———————————————————————————————————————————————4—6———4—
    Bridge
G:———1————————————————1————————————————1——————————————1——————————
D:—3—————————3——————3——————————3—————3——————————5———3————————1——
A:—————3———4————————————3—3——4———————————33—3—6——44————————3————
E:—————————————4——4——————————————4——————————————————————44——————

G:———1——————————————1———————————
D:—3——————————5———3————1————————
A:—————33—3—6——44————3——————————
E:————————————————44————————————

I Want You Back Bass Tabs

If you’re a fan of Motown music, then you’ve probably heard The Jackson 5’s classic hit I Want You Back before. This catchy tune, released in 1969, features a memorable bass line that’s both fun to listen to and fun to play. In this article, we’ll show you how to play the bass tabs for I Want You Back so that you can add this song to your repertoire and impress your friends and family.

Getting Started

Before we dive into the bass tabs for I Want You Back, there are a few things you’ll need to know in order to get started. First, you’ll need to make sure you have a bass guitar and an amp. If you don’t have one already, you can find a good quality bass guitar and amp at your local music store or online.

Second, you’ll need to familiarize yourself with the different parts of the bass guitar. The parts of a bass guitar include the body, neck, fretboard, pickups, and bridge. You’ll also need to know how to tune your bass guitar to the correct pitch. Standard tuning for a bass guitar is E-A-D-G and can be achieved with the help of a tuner or tuning app.

Finally, it’s important to practice in a quiet space where you can concentrate and hear the notes clearly. Make sure you have a comfortable spot to sit or stand and that you’re holding the bass guitar correctly.

The Bass Tabs

Now, let’s take a look at the bass tabs for I Want You Back. The intro of the song features a simple bass line that repeats throughout the verses and chorus.

To play the bass line for I Want You Back, begin with your index finger on the 3rd fret of the E string. Play this note three times and then move your finger up to the 5th fret of the same string and play it twice. Next, move your finger to the 4th fret of the D string and play it once. Finally, play the open G string.

Repeat this pattern for the first half of the verse/chorus section. For the second half, begin with your index finger on the 3rd fret of the E string and play it three times. Then, move your finger down to the 2nd fret of the D string and play it once. Next, move your finger up to the 3rd fret of the A string and play it three times. Finally, play the open E string.

Transitioning Between Sections

As you continue practicing the bass tabs for I Want You Back, you’ll notice that there are certain sections of the song where you’ll need to transition smoothly between the different parts of the bass line. For example, in the verses, you’ll need to transition quickly from the open G string to the 4th fret of the D string.

To make these transitions easier, try practicing them slowly at first and then gradually building up your speed. You can also try muting the strings with your free hand to prevent any unwanted noise or feedback.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You’ve now learned how to play the bass tabs for I Want You Back by The Jackson 5. Remember to take things slow and practice regularly in order to improve your skills and master this classic Motown hit. Happy playing!

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