The bass tab is at the core of many iconic songs, resonating through speakers and headphones. While it may not always steal the limelight, it's the bedrock on which many memorable tunes are built.

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The origins of music. Music in early society ; Comparative musicology and its methods ; Melodic styles ; Rhythm and instrumental music ; Polyphony ; Conclusion -- The western Orient. High civilization ...