Oye Como Va (ver 3) bass tabs
OYE COMO VA (Bassline)
As recorded by Santana
(From the 2000 Album OYE COMO VA)
Words and Music by Tito Puente
Gtr I (E A D G) — 'Standard'
Medium Latin Q=128
4/4
Gtr I
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H E E E E 4x q E E E E E E E E E E E E q
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Q E E E E E E E E Q E E E E H E E E E
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Guitar Solo
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Q E E E E E E E E Q E E E E H E E E E 5x
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E E Q E E E E E E Q Q Q 3x E E Q E E E E
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1.,2.
Q E E E E E E E E Q E E E E H E E E E
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Organ Solo
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E E E E E E E E E E E E q q q E E Q E E E E
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Q E E E E E E E E Q E E E E H E E E E 6x
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E E Q E E E E H E E E E q E E E E E E
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E E E E E E q E E Q E E E E Q E E E E E E
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E E Q E E E E H E E E E E E E E E E E E
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E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E Q Q Q
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Guitar Solo II
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H E E E E 6x q E E E E E E E E E E E E q
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q q E E E E E E q Q q
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Duration Legend
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W — whole; H — half; Q — quarter; E — 8th; S — 16th; T — 32nd; X — 64th; a — acciaccatura
+ — note tied to previous; . — note dotted; .. — note double dotted
Uncapitalized letters represent notes that are staccato (1/2 duration)
Irregular groupings are notated above the duration line
Duration letters will always appear directly above the note/fret number it represents the
duration for. Duration letters with no fret number below them represent rests. Multi—
bar rests are notated in the form Wxn, where n is the number of bars to rest for. Low
melody durations appear below the staff
Tablature Legend
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h — hammer—on
p — pull—off
b — bend
pb — pre—bend
r — bend release (if no number after the r, then release immediately)
/ — slide into or out of (from/to "nowhere")
s — legato slide
S — shift slide
— natural harmonic
— artificial harmonic
n(n) — tapped harmonic
~ — vibrato
tr — trill
T — tap
TP — trem. picking
PM — palm muting
n/ — tremolo bar dip; n = amount to dip
n — tremolo bar down
n/ — tremolo bar up
/n — tremolo bar inverted dip
= — hold bend; also acts as connecting device for hammers/pulls
— volume swell (louder/softer)
x — on rhythm slash represents muted slash
o — on rhythm slash represents single note slash
Misc Legend
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| — bar
|| — double bar
||o — repeat start
o|| — repeat end
*| — double bar (ending)
: — bar (freetime)
$ — Segno
& — Coda
Tempo markers — = BPM(8/16=s8/s16), where s8 = swing 8ths, s16 = swing 16ths
Introduction
“Oye Como Va” is a classic song by the legendary Latin rock band Santana. Originally written by Tito Puente in 1963, Santana’s rendition of the song has become one of their most iconic hits. “Oye Como Va (ver 3)” is a bass-heavy version of the song, featuring a groovy bassline that’s both fun and challenging to play.
If you’re a bass player looking to learn how to play this fun and funky bassline, you’re in luck! In this article, we’ll provide you with an easy to follow tablature that will guide you through each note of the song. Whether you’re an experienced bassist or just starting out, our tablature will help you learn how to play “Oye Como Va (ver 3)” with ease.
Oye Como Va (ver 3) Bass Tabs
Before we dive into the tablature, let’s take a moment to discuss the structure of the song. “Oye Como Va (ver 3)” features a repeating 2-bar bassline that’s played throughout most of the song. There are a few variations in the bassline towards the end of the song, but for the most part, the same bassline is played consistently.
Now, let’s take a look at the tablature:
Verse:
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D|————————————————|
A|———0——————0——————|
E|—————3———3——————|
Chorus:
G|———————————————————|
D|———————————————————|
A|———0——2——3———3——2h3|
E|—3———————————————|
Bridge:
G|——————————————————|
D|——————————————————|
A|———0——0———3——3———|
E|—3——————————————|
As you can see, the bassline is relatively simple, but it’s important to focus on playing it with precision and accuracy. The key to nailing this bassline is to play it with a steady rhythm and to keep your fingers relaxed as you move through each note.
If you’re having trouble with any particular part of the bassline, we recommend breaking it down into smaller sections and practicing each section slowly until you feel comfortable moving at full speed.
It’s also important to remember to have fun! The bassline for “Oye Como Va (ver 3)” is meant to be played with energy and enthusiasm, so don’t be afraid to get into the groove and let loose.
Conclusion
“Oye Como Va (ver 3)” is a classic Santana song that features a fun and funky bassline that’s easy to learn and challenging to master. With our easy to follow tablature, you’ll be playing this groovy bassline in no time.
Remember to focus on precision and accuracy, practice each part of the bassline slowly, and most importantly, have fun!