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Roundabout by Yes: Guitar, Bass & Songwriting Insights

"Roundabout" by Yes is a progressive rock masterpiece released in 1971. The song features intricate guitar work by Steve Howe and intricate lyrics by Jon Anderson. Its distinctive structure and complex time signatures make it a standout track in the band's discography. The song's iconic opening bassline and soaring vocals have cemented its status as a classic in the rock genre.
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Roundabout - Yes

Introduction to Roundabout (Anderson/Howe)
From the Yes Album "Fragile"

Note: Not written in proper timing
Standard Tuning (EADGBe)

The following notation is used:

 - Natural Harmonic
3h5  - Hammer on
5p3  - Pull off
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e|----------|---------------------|----------|------------------|
B|----------|12-10h11p10-------10-|----------|12-10h11p10-------|
G|----------|------------12-11----|----------|------------12-11-|
D|--------------|---------------------|--------------|------------------|
A|--------------|---------------------|--------------|------------------|
E|----------|---------------------|----------|------------------|

e|---------------|----------|-----------------------|
B|---------------|----------|12-10h11p10-------9----|
G|---------------|----------|------------12-11---11-|
D|9h10h12--------|--------------|-----------------------|
A|------9h10h12--|--------------|-----------------------|
E|--------------8|----------|-----------------------|

e|2-3-2h3p2-0---|0-------|--------|---------|
B|------------3-|--3-1-0-|3-0-1---|0--------|
G|--------------|--------|------2-|--0-2----|
D|0-------------|--------|--------|------4-2|
A|--------------|3-------|2---0---|---------|
E|--------------|--------|--------|3---2---0|

That's the intro...GFPM printed a full tab not too long ago in a "Best Of"
issue (also includes an interview with Steve Howe)--if you want the rest
of the song this is the place to look.

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