technique - it is just hammering between one string and another - I
View chords used in this chart
The beat goes 7/8 7/8 9/8 7/8 - so each note is 1/8 long.
E+------------------------II-----------------------I-----------------------I
B+------------0-----------II-----1-----3-----0--1--I-----------0-----------I
G+------2-----------0--2--II-----------------------I-----2-----------0--2--I
D+---2-----2-----2--------II--2-----2-----2--------I--2-----2-----2--------I
A+------------------------II-----------------------I-----------------------I
E+------------------------II-----------------------I-----------------------I
E+------------------------------I-----------------------II
B+------1-----3-----0--1-----0--I-----------------------II
G+------------------------------I-----2-----0-----0--2--II
D+---2-----2-----2--------2-----I--2-----2-----2--------II
A+------------------------------I-----------------------II
E+------------------------------I-----------------------II
This figure is repeated and repeated - "so I can go on endlesly"
Intro bassline arranged for guitar
H H P
E+--------II-----------------------I--------I-----------------------I--------II
B+--------II-----------------------I--------I-----------------------I--------II
G+--------II--------------------0--I--------I--0-----0--------------I--------II
D+--------II-----------0--2--0-----I--------I-----0-----0-----------I--------II
A+--0--0--II--0--2--3--------------I--------I--------------3--2-----I--0--0--II
E+--------II-----------------------I--3--3--I--------------------3--I--------II
From: bpm@bull.mimuw.edu.pl (Borys Majewski)
My best friend, which shows me what can I do with my guitar, and is showing
me this whenever I met him, shows me how to play intro to the Tabullar Bells
(part 1)
Mike Oldfield
Tabullar Bells
(part 1) intro
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How to play technique - it is just hammering between one string and another - I
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.