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Intermediate bass guitar tabs for "Berklee Rocks" by Rik Emmett, in B major at about 176 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Available as an easy beginner, intermediate, or advanced arrangement.

Intermediate Bass Guitar Tabs for "Berklee Rocks" by Rik Emmett

Preview of the intermediate bass guitar tab arrangement for “Berklee Rocks” by Rik Emmett.

Berklee Rocks by Rik Emmett
Bass Guitar Tabs

Tab notationFretboard tab

The bass guitar part reads as a fretboard tab, arranged to sit naturally for the instrument.

Difficulty

Intermediate

For players comfortable with the basics.

Inside the music
Signature

Music DNA

Genrerock · alternative rock · post‑punk revival
Moodenergetic · rebellious · confident
SignatureBerklee Rocks anthem, raw live energy
B major
Key
176
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

B
E
D
F
A
G
Am7
Bm7
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVersePre‑ChorusChorusVersePre‑ChorusChorusInstrumental BreakGuitar SoloChorusOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

drums
tight, punchy kit with a driving 4/4 rock beat
electric guitar
distorted, riff‑centric, often playing syncopated power‑chord patterns
bass guitar
solid, round low end that locks with the drums to form a tight groove
vocals
male lead, clear and slightly raw timbre, delivered with confident, assertive phrasing; often layered with backing harmonies in the choruses
crowd noise
ambient live audience sounds that add to the raw, in‑the‑moment feel
Album & artist
ALBUM

Live at Berklee (2000)

A live recording capturing Emmett performing at the Berklee College of Music in Boston, one of the most respected music schools in the world. The setting suited his reputation as a technically accomplished guitarist, and the album leans into acoustic and jazz-oriented material.

All of Live at Berklee
Artist

Rik Emmett

Rik Emmett is a Canadian guitarist, singer, and songwriter from Mississauga, Ontario, who spent the 1970s and 1980s as the lead vocalist and guitarist of the hard rock trio Triumph. After leaving the band in 1988, he pursued a solo career spanning more than two dozen independent releases across rock, jazz, classical, blues, and acoustic styles. He has been inducted into the Canadian Rock Hall of Fame, the Junos Hall of Fame, and the Canadian Walk of Fame, among others.

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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "Berklee Rocks" in?

"Berklee Rocks" by Rik Emmett is in B major.

What is the tempo of "Berklee Rocks"?

"Berklee Rocks" plays at around 176 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "Berklee Rocks"?

The core progression is B, E, D, F♯, A, and G, built around the B major tonal center.

What instruments play on "Berklee Rocks"?

The recording features drums, electric guitar, bass guitar, vocals, and crowd noise.

Can I get "Berklee Rocks" bass guitar tabs?

Yes. This is the intermediate bass guitar tabs arrangement of "Berklee Rocks" by Rik Emmett, transcribed by Songscription.

Is "Berklee Rocks" bass guitar tabs easy to play?

"Berklee Rocks" bass guitar tabs comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 176 BPM in B major with 8 chords to navigate, the part leans toward the harder end. You can switch levels on this page before you save it.

Is there an easy, beginner version of "Berklee Rocks" bass guitar tabs?

Yes. The beginner bass guitar tabs for "Berklee Rocks" 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 "Berklee Rocks" on?

"Berklee Rocks" appears on Live at Berklee (2000).

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