I have recently transcribed Bulls on Parade a totally awesome song for one of my guitar students. So, I thought I would share the tab FREE with you, my awesome readers. Bulls on Parade Guitar Tab (pdf version) is a pretty funktastic and energetic song by Rage Against the Machine and should be played with plenty of energy and attitude. The key to the song is also sitting back into the groove, but striking the strings with plenty of power and precision.The original version (on the record) is tuned down a half step to Eb, but if you listen to any live version, it is as transcribed in E.

The Solo

The solo is tricky and pretty un-transcribable as it is used by sliding the hand across the strings above the pickup whilst flicking between the bridge and neck pickup (you will need separate volume controls for each to achieve the stuttering effect), this is also played with a whammy pedal, so you will need to use your imagination to mimic what Tom Morello is doing here. Give me a shout if you would like some more information on how to do this and I will be able to instruct you. If I have time I will try and put out a video lesson for this track. The best way to figure out this solo though, is to check out some of the live videos of Tom playing this track on youtube. This will enable you to see exactly his hand movements and how he is applying pressure to the strings to achieve the DJ scratching style effect, and it will also help improve your ears but trying to match the sound (rather than actual notes).

Download the TAB (PDF)

Bulls on Parade FREE Guitar Tab - Rage Against the MachineEnjoyPeaceNeil

Bulls on Parade Guitar Tab - Rage Against the Machine