Jailhouse Rock bass tabs
ELVIS PRESLEY — JailHouse ROck
Intro
"The Warden threw a party in the county jail, the prison band was there and they
began to wail"...
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Chorus
"Let's rock,everybody let's rock, everybody in the whole cell block was dancing tothe jailhouse rock"
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Verse
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Chorus 2
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Solo (guitar solo part)
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Final Verse
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Pre—Outro
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Outro
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Jailhouse Rock Bass Tabs – Learn How to Play
Introduction
Jailhouse Rock is a classic rock and roll song by Elvis Presley, released in 1957. The song is known for its catchy bassline, played by Bill Black. If you are a beginner bass player and want to learn how to play Jailhouse Rock, you have come to the right place. In this tutorial, we will provide you with easy to follow tabs and step by step instructions to help you master the song and improve your bass playing skills.
Jailhouse Rock Bass Tabs
Before we get started with the instructions, let’s take a look at the bass tabs for Jailhouse Rock:
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The above bass tabs represent the main bassline for Jailhouse Rock. The song has a few variations and fills, but this should be enough to get you started. Practice this bassline slowly and steadily, and gradually increase the speed as you get more comfortable with it.
Step by Step Instructions
Now that you have the bass tabs for Jailhouse Rock, let’s go through the step by step instructions:
- Step 1: Start by playing the notes on the A string, 5th fret and 3rd fret, as indicated in the tabs.
- Step 2: Move on to the notes on the E string, 6th fret, 5th fret, 3rd fret, 1st fret, and open string, as indicated in the tabs.
- Step 3: Keep playing the bassline, repeating steps 1 and 2, until you are comfortable with the timing and rhythm.
- Step 4: Once you are comfortable with the main bassline, you can add some variations and fills, such as slides, hammer-ons, and pull-offs.
- Step 5: Practice playing along with the song, or a backing track, to get the full experience and improve your timing and groove.
- Step 6: Once you have mastered Jailhouse Rock, try applying the techniques and skills you learned to other songs and styles of music.
Remember, the key to becoming a great bass player is practice, patience, and dedication. Keep practicing, and you will see progress and improvement over time.
Conclusion
Congratulations! You have learned how to play Jailhouse Rock on bass guitar. We hope you found this tutorial helpful and enjoyed the experience. Remember to keep practicing and applying the skills you learned to other songs and styles of music. If you have any questions or feedback, please feel free to leave a comment below. Thank you for reading!
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