August's Free Gospel Tab----------------"Taps"

Erv Niehaus · Post by **Erv Niehaus** » 30 Jul 2006 6:10 am

Yes, my free gospel tab for August is "Taps". "Taps"? Yes, "Taps".

And I'll bet most of you are unaware of the fact that this hauntingly beautiful song has lyrics, three choruses of them in fact.

I don't know if you are familiar with the story of "Taps" but I will include it with the tab, notation and lyrics.

For you newbies who are struggling with this instrument, you will like theis month's tab, it is extremely simple and uncomplicated. I have a hard time playing it without tears coming as it is so associated with military funerals and those that have helped to defend our great Country over the years.

This song needs to be played very reverently and with much feeling. You will be suprised how good it sounds on the steel guitar. You need to let the notes ring out with sustain and the first time through I like to use a single note melody like you are used to hearing it done on a trumpet.

Just give me a shout and I will drop it in the mail for you. It is done up in E9th.

Thanks and keep looking up!

Allan Thompson · Post by **Allan Thompson** » 30 Jul 2006 11:15 am

Yes please as always Erv.

Thom Beeman · Post by **Thom Beeman** » 30 Jul 2006 11:44 am

One more time Erv.

Harold McCreary · Post by **Harold McCreary** » 30 Jul 2006 11:44 am

Erv
Count Me In.
Harold

Gary Shepherd · Post by **Gary Shepherd** » 30 Jul 2006 12:35 pm

Mi 2.

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Gale Huey · Post by **Gale Huey** » 30 Jul 2006 1:32 pm

May I have a copy also. Thanks, Gale

Marlin Gengenbach · Post by **Marlin Gengenbach** » 30 Jul 2006 3:28 pm

Erv,
Please add me to your list again. Thanks.
Marlin

Gary Roach · Post by **Gary Roach** » 30 Jul 2006 6:46 pm

Yes Erv, I would love to have a copy of this one as well.

thank you and God Bless you my friend.

Jerry Eilander · Post by **Jerry Eilander** » 31 Jul 2006 2:19 am

Hi,Erv
could you please sent a copy.
and also last months,
thanks from "down under"
God Bless

Dan Haas · Post by **Dan Haas** » 31 Jul 2006 4:14 am

I would like a copy Erv.
Thank you!

Andy Jones · Post by **Andy Jones** » 31 Jul 2006 6:17 am

Brother Erv,
Please send me a copy.I'm really enjoying the other tabs that I got from you.Fold it and put it in a regular envelope.I'll send you more postage,also.
Andy

Harvey Kimray · Post by **Harvey Kimray** » 31 Jul 2006 6:31 am

Please include me.
Thanks and May God Bless you and the USA.

Terry Pendlay · Post by **Terry Pendlay** » 31 Jul 2006 6:43 am

please mail a copy . thanks and God bless terry

Erv Niehaus · Post by **Erv Niehaus** » 31 Jul 2006 7:03 am

I'll get those tabs in the mail today, guys.

This song and accompanying tab is very simple in nature but, believe me, if you play it with the expression and feeling it deserves, it will truly be an emotional experience for you.
Keep looking up!

CrowBear Schmitt · Post by **CrowBear Schmitt** » 31 Jul 2006 7:47 am

Please count me in Erv
Thanx again good brother

Erv Niehaus · Post by **Erv Niehaus** » 31 Jul 2006 11:45 am

CrowBear,
You got it, bro!

J. R. McClung · Post by **J. R. McClung** » 31 Jul 2006 11:53 am

Bro. Erv,

Might as well make a copy for me, too.

Thanks.....Joel

Michael Barone · Post by **Michael Barone** » 31 Jul 2006 4:20 pm

Erv, your post is most inspiring.
I would like a copy.

Thanks,
Mike

Calvin Walley · Post by **Calvin Walley** » 31 Jul 2006 5:28 pm

pease send me a copy of it ...now that you've got me wanting to try it haha
thanks in advance
calvin

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Hal Stackhouse · Post by **Hal Stackhouse** » 1 Aug 2006 5:34 am

HI ERV, AS USUAL PLEASE INCLUDE ME IN THIS MONTH'S TAB.SURE LIKED THE LIGHTHOUSE TAB YOU PUT OUT.

THANKS

HAL

Erv Niehaus · Post by **Erv Niehaus** » 1 Aug 2006 7:07 am

I'll get those tabs on their way to you today, guys.

It will be a moving experience to play this tab.

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Bobby Sparks · Post by **Bobby Sparks** » 1 Aug 2006 8:10 am

Erv, One for me too, please!
Thanks,
BNS

Erv Niehaus · Post by **Erv Niehaus** » 1 Aug 2006 12:10 pm

You've got it, Bobby!

Barry Brown · Post by **Barry Brown** » 1 Aug 2006 12:33 pm

Mr. Erv,
Please send me A copy of "Taps". Thank you very much sir, for everything you do and may Jesus bless you.
Your Friend,
Barry

Ron Frederiksen · Post by **Ron Frederiksen** » 1 Aug 2006 1:11 pm

Hey Erv, don't forget me, O-K Thanks, Ron

"steelin is muaic to my ear"