Preview of the intermediate bass guitar tab arrangement for “Adam” by Richie Havens.
The progression
Structure & dynamics
What's in the mix
Mixed Bag (1967)
Mixed Bag is Havens' debut studio album, released on Verve Folkways after he signed with manager Albert Grossman, and it is widely considered his finest record. It showcases his distinctive open-E guitar tuning and a warm, searching vocal style across a set of folk and singer-songwriter material.
All of Mixed BagRichie Havens
Richie Havens grew up in the Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood of Brooklyn and moved to Greenwich Village in 1961, where he became part of the folk scene that was taking shape there. He built a reputation as a striking live performer, playing acoustic guitar in an open-E tuning that gave his sound an instantly recognizable character. He is probably best remembered for opening the 1969 Woodstock festival, a set that brought him to a much wider audience.
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Good to know
What key is "Adam" in?
"Adam" by Richie Havens is in D minor.
What is the tempo of "Adam"?
"Adam" plays at around 125 BPM in 4/4 time.
What chords are in "Adam"?
The core progression is D, D7, Dm, Em7, A7, and Gmaj/5, built around the D minor tonal center.
What instruments play on "Adam"?
The recording features acoustic guitar, electric bass, drums, and electric piano.
Can I get "Adam" bass guitar tabs?
Yes. This is the intermediate bass guitar tabs arrangement of "Adam" by Richie Havens, transcribed by Songscription.
Is "Adam" bass guitar tabs easy to play?
"Adam" bass guitar tabs comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 125 BPM in D minor with 7 chords to navigate, the part sits at a comfortable intermediate level. You can switch levels on this page before you save it.
Is there an easy, beginner version of "Adam" bass guitar tabs?
Yes. The beginner bass guitar tabs for "Adam" 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 "Adam" on?
"Adam" appears on Mixed Bag (1967).
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