Preview of the intermediate acoustic guitar tab arrangement for “Abebe” by "Not Drowning, Waving".
The progression
Structure & dynamics
What's in the mix
Tabaran (1990)
Recorded in Rabaul, Papua New Guinea in 1988 with local musicians at Pacific Gold Studios, Tabaran is a collaboration that mixes Not Drowning, Waving songs shaped by time spent in PNG with pieces jointly composed with the Rabaul musicians, including vocalist Telek. It sits somewhere between the band's own sound and the music of the people they recorded with, without trying to be a document of traditional PNG music.
All of Tabaran"Not Drowning, Waving"
Not Drowning, Waving are a Melbourne, Australia group formed in 1983 by David Bridie and John Phillips. Their music pulls from rock, ambient, and world music, with lyrics that paint pictures of Australian landscapes, people, and political concerns. They released six studio albums before disbanding in 1994, with brief reunions in the years since.
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Good to know
What key is "Abebe" in?
"Abebe" by "Not Drowning, Waving" is in E major.
What is the tempo of "Abebe"?
"Abebe" plays at around 136 BPM in 4/4 time.
What chords are in "Abebe"?
The core progression is A, E, Amaj7, B, and A♭m7, built around the E major tonal center.
What instruments play on "Abebe"?
The recording features string.
Can I get "Abebe" acoustic guitar tabs?
Yes. This is the intermediate acoustic guitar tabs arrangement of "Abebe" by "Not Drowning, Waving", transcribed by Songscription.
Is "Abebe" acoustic guitar tabs easy to play?
"Abebe" acoustic guitar tabs comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 136 BPM in E major with 5 core chords, the part stays friendly for newer players. You can switch levels on this page before you save it.
Is there an easy, beginner version of "Abebe" acoustic guitar tabs?
Yes. The beginner acoustic guitar tabs for "Abebe" simplifies the busiest passages and rhythms while keeping the melody, so it is the easiest way to start. The intermediate and advanced arrangements are one tap away when you want more of the original.
What album is "Abebe" on?
"Abebe" appears on Tabaran (1990).
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