Giant Sands bass tab by Vic Chesnutt
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Giant Sands by Vic Chesnutt: Guitar, Bass & Songwriting Insights
"Giant Sands" by Vic Chesnutt is a hauntingly beautiful track from his 1998 album "The Salesman and Bernadette." The song features Chesnutt's signature fingerpicking style on acoustic guitar, creating a melancholic atmosphere. The sparse arrangement allows his emotive vocals and poetic lyrics to shine, showcasing his unique storytelling ability. The track is a standout example of Chesnutt's raw and intimate songwriting style.- Difficulty: Advanced 🤯
Tempo: 66 BPM [Intro] (0:00) G|----------------|-------------------|-----------------|------------------| D|----------------|-------------------|-----------------|------------------| A|----------------|----------20-19\---|-----------------|------------------| E|1-------5-6---5-|8------------------|1--------5-6---5-|8---8---/20-------| G|----------------|----------------|-----------------|----------------| D|----------------|----------------|-----------------|----------------| A|----------------|----------------|-----------------|----------------| E|1-------5-6---5-|8---------------|1--------5-6---5-|8---------------| [Verse 1] (0:30)
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