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Hello folks new member here. Does anyone know where to get accurate Tabs/notation for the solo in "Adventures in a Yorkshire landscape"?

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TheMikeN

Nov 23, 2020

Hey, TwilightCapers, thanks for asking.

If you can work out what the main chords are on Bill's funkiest ever b-side from the early 80's, "Flesh", I would be hugely grateful. Full TAB is unnecessary, I just want to try and copy those slicing, razor-sharp sounds and - let's face it - there are so few people who know the track at all. Such a shame!

Twilightcapers

Nov 23, 2020

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Hi TheMikeN

That song is E - C#7#9 - B7#9 - D6/9.

E (022100) - C#7#9 (x4345x) - B7#9 (x2123x) - D6/9 (x54450)

The chorus has a Gb5 bassline (G - Db - G) but muted guitar chops.

There are some higher parts during the verses, first two (or three) strings on the 12th - 9th - 7th - 10th frets (E - C#m - Bm - D)

I think the ending goes down to Bb7#9 (x1012X) seems weird, not sure if the guitar is in an altered tuning. Maybe it's (6566xx) grip instead?

The 7#9 chord is a bit of a jazz chord, sometimes called the Hendrix chord but Kenny Burrell used it a lot on his wonderful Midnight Blue album back in 1963 not to mention All Blues by Miles c.1959.

A very funky tune indeed, more about feel and rhythm than guitar solos so perhaps a full tab isn't necessary this time. Thanks for the request it was fun hearing that one again.

TheMikeN

Nov 23, 2020

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@Twilightcapers Gulp, that was quick! Thanks, TC.

I think that might take me a little while to get my fingers round, but it's there for me to conquer now. Just great!

Jeff Green

Nov 23, 2020

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Twilightcapers

Nov 23, 2020

Hello and welcome. I have transcribed in tablature the entire Adventures In A Yorkshire Landscape live version from the Live In The Air Age album. You can find in the Archive/Guitar TAB section of this website along with virtually all of the Be Bop Deluxe canon, all tabbed by myself with varying degrees of detail.

There are a few versions of this song as you know, so if you're thinking of another one I could liaise with you and transcribe any differences in the performance - something I've been putting off for ages, and concentrating on transcribing his newer material.

I guess this a good time to ask if there are any other requests from Dreamsville members for songs that they would like me to tab for them, let me know guys.

Cheers, TC

DogBoy

Dec 01, 2020

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@Twilightcapers From videos I've seen of him with the EBow, he does switch strings MUCH better than I do , but yes, also he moves up and down on single strings a lot. That's fine for me (good practice) ; whatever you come up with, I will be eternally grateful for.

Twilightcapers

Dec 04, 2020

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@sheltech I didn't realise that he switched strings mid-song, I haven't attempted to transcribe any Ebow parts before, should be interesting. I'll try to make it an xmas present for you.

DogBoy

Dec 10, 2020

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@Twilightcapers just some notes is fine; I won't be trying to duplicate it, so the ...well, I don't even know what you'd call Ebow embellishments on tablature...those details aren't really needed. 😎