WWW.AZCHORDS.COM | Rivermaya - Alab Ng Puso Tabs | Ver. 1
BAND: Rivermaya
TUNING: standard
LEGEND:
. = break
/ = slide forward
\ = slide backward
h = hammer on
p = pull off
NOTE: KAyo na lang ang bahalang mag-arrange nito, oki?
MAIn RIFF:
. . .
E---9---9---9-9-9---7---10---10-10-10-------|
B---7---7---7-7-7---5---8-----8--8--8-------|
G-------------------------------------------|
D-------------------------------------------|
A-------------------------------------------|
E-------------------------------------------|
continuation:
. . . . .
E---7---9---7---9-------10---10-10-10-------|
B---5---7---5---7---8----8----8--8--8-------|
G-------------------9-----------------------|
D-------------------------------------------|
A-------------------------------------------|
E-------------------------------------------|
RIFF 2:
E-------------------------------------------|
B-------------------------------------------|
G-------------------------------------------|
D-------------------------------------------|
A-------6------6---6-----6------6---6-------|
E---4-------4----4-----3-----3----3---------|
SOLO:
. . .
E--------------------------------------------|
B-------------------------9/11--9-6-7--------|
G-------7---7-9-9/11-9/11-------------9-7----|
D---6/9---9----------------------------------|
A--------------------------------------------|
E--------------------------------------------|
.
E-----------------------------------|
B------------------6----------------|
G---------7-9-9-6----9-7-----7------|
D---9-9-9----------------9-9---9----|
A-----------------------------------|
E-----------------------------------|
E-------------------------12-10-9-14--10------------------|
B-------------------10-------------------12--10-12--p10---|
G---10h11p10---7-10----10---------------------------------|
D------------9--------------------------------------------|
A---------------------------------------------------------|
E---------------------------------------------------------|
E---14-12-10-12-10----10-------10-------10-------10-------------10------|
B------------------14----14-12----12-10----14-12----12-10-7--10-----12--|
G-----------------------------------------------------------------------|
D-----------------------------------------------------------------------|
A-----------------------------------------------------------------------|
E-----------------------------------------------------------------------|
INTERLUDE: (together with the piano)
E---5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-7-7-7-7-3-3-3-3-----|
B---7-7-7-7-5-5-5-5-7-7-7-7-3-3-3-3-----|
G---7-7-7-7-6-6-6-6-7-7-7-7-4-4-4-4-----|
D---------------------------------------|
A---------------------------------------|
E---------------------------------------|
D Bm
Lumuha ka, kung hindi mo mapigilang umiyak
A G
Matagal kang naghintay kaibigan
D Bm A G
Umawit ka, paabutin mo sa langit ang tamis ng sandaling ibinigay
D A Bm G
Tagumpa-a a a--a a a ay (2x)
D A Bm G
Alab ng Puso, kailanma'y di sumuko
D A Bm G
Tagum...pa..............ay
FILL:
. . . .
E----------------------------------------------------------------------|
B---5-5-5--5-5-5-5-5-5-5--5-5-5-5-2-2-2--2-2-2-2-3-3-3---3-3-3-3-------|
G----------------------------------------------------------------------|
D----------------------------------------------------------------------|
A----------------------------------------------------------------------|
E----------------------------------------------------------------------|
.
E-----------------------------------------------------------------------|
B---5-5-5--5/7-7-7-7h8-8-8-8p7-7-7-7\5-5-5-5\3-3-3-3/5-5-5-5-5-5--------|
G-----------------------------------------------------------------------|
D-----------------------------------------------------------------------|
A-----------------------------------------------------------------------|
E-----------------------------------------------------------------------|
E------10----10----10----12----12----14----14---|
B---10----10----10----10----10----10----10------|
G-----------------------------------------------|
D-----------------------------------------------|
A-----------------------------------------------|
E-----------------------------------------------|
E------10----10----10----12----10----9----10----|
B---10----10----10----10----10----10---10-------|
G-----------------------------------------------|
D-----------------------------------------------|
A-----------------------------------------------|
E-----------------------------------------------|
How to play "Alab Ng Puso" on guitar
Main Riff Explanation:
- Begin with the E and B strings, using the frets as indicated.
- Play the notes with breaks (.) where marked for pauses.
Main Riff Technique:
- Use downstrokes for a clear and sharp attack.
- Apply slight palm muting to keep the riff tight and controlled.
Continuation of Main Riff:
- Follow the tab, paying attention to the breaks and slides.
- This riff requires precision in timing especially with the slides (/).
RIFF 2 Technique:
- Played on the lower strings (A and E).
- Focus on the rhythm and consistency of the plucking.
Solo Section:
- Utilize techniques like slides, hammer-ons, pull-offs, and bends.
- This part of the song requires fluid movement and accuracy on the fretboard.
Interlude with Piano:
- Lightly strum or pick the chords as they complement the piano.
- Keep the dynamics soft to blend well with the piano's melody.
Chorus Chords:
- The progression D, Bm, A, G sets the anthem-like tone of the chorus.
- Strum these chords with vigor to match the uplifting lyrics.
Common Mistakes:
- Missing the articulation marks like slides and hammer-ons which are crucial for the feel.
- Not maintaining the rhythm in the more complex solo sections can disrupt the flow.
General Tips:
- Practice the song in segments, mastering each part before combining them.
- Use a metronome to keep your timing accurate especially in the solo sections.
Lyrics Meaning:
- "Alab Ng Puso" is an impassioned call to resilience and courage, inspiring listeners
to persevere through challenges with the fire of the heart, a rallying cry for
personal and collective triumph.
