Preview of the intermediate bass guitar tab arrangement for “April Fool” by Glenn Barber.
The progression
Structure & dynamics
What's in the mix
Close, But No Cigar (The Crazy Cajun Recordings) (1999)
This compilation collects recordings Barber made under the supervision of Houston producer Huey P. Meaux, featuring a band that included fiddle player Rufus Thibodeaux and other Texas session regulars. It captures a loose, Cajun-flavored side of Barber's country work from that era.
All of Close, But No Cigar (The Crazy Cajun Recordings)Glenn Barber
Glenn Barber was a country and rockabilly singer, guitarist, and songwriter born on February 2, 1935, in Hollis, Oklahoma, who grew up in Pasadena, Texas. He started recording in the mid-1950s and placed a string of modest hits on the country charts through the 1960s and 1970s on labels like Starday, Hickory, and Sims. He worked across country and rockabilly styles and also wrote songs, building a long if low-profile career before his death in 2008.
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Good to know
What key is "April Fool" in?
"April Fool" by Glenn Barber is in D major.
What is the tempo of "April Fool"?
"April Fool" plays at around 97 BPM in 4/4 time.
What chords are in "April Fool"?
The core progression is A7, D, D7, G, E7, and A, built around the D major tonal center.
What instruments play on "April Fool"?
The recording features acoustic guitar, electric bass, drums, steel guitar, and vocals.
Can I get "April Fool" bass guitar tabs?
Yes. This is the intermediate bass guitar tabs arrangement of "April Fool" by Glenn Barber, transcribed by Songscription.
Is "April Fool" bass guitar tabs easy to play?
"April Fool" bass guitar tabs comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 97 BPM in D major with 6 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 "April Fool" bass guitar tabs?
Yes. The beginner bass guitar tabs for "April Fool" 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 "April Fool" on?
"April Fool" appears on Close, But No Cigar (The Crazy Cajun Recordings) (1999).
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