Aces High Bass Tab by Iron Maiden

Aces High bass tab by Iron Maiden

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Aces High by Iron Maiden: Guitar, Bass & Songwriting Insights

"Aces High" by Iron Maiden is the opening track on their fifth studio album, "Powerslave," released in 1984. The song features the iconic dual guitar harmonies of Dave Murray and Adrian Smith, showcasing their signature galloping riff style. Bassist Steve Harris's driving bassline propels the song forward, while drummer Nicko McBrain's energetic performance adds to the song's intensity. The lyrics are inspired by the Battle of Britain during World War II, reflecting the band's interest in historical themes.

From crisan@shadow.netSat Jun 22 11:43:34 1996

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Bass tab
Transcribed by G. Crisan (crisan@shadow.net)

All textual notes refer to the tab ABOVE it. Any comments, suggestions,
or errors refering to the tab below that should be brought to my attention,
please e-mail me.

Tab explanations
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>   Accent                 |      /   Slide up
.   Staccatto              |      \   Slide down
h   Hammer-on/ pull off    |      :   Repeat
†   Harmonic               |      ~   slight bend
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Aces High (Harris)
 (From the album " Powerslave ")


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