Gap Bass Tabs - 311 @ BigBassTabs.com

Artist: 311
Song: Gap
Album: ETSD (Bonus CD)
Tabber: Josh Schleter ([email protected])

Ok, this is the CORRECT WAY to play Gap..on a Five String..the other Tabs are Correct 
Except For the Ending Riff..anywho..this is how you play it.



Riff 1:

G:—————————————————————————————
D:———4—2—0—0———0—2—————————————
A:—2—————————4—————4—4—————4—2—
E:—————————————————————0—2—————
B:—————————————————————————————


Riff 2:

G:————————————————————————————————
D:————————————————————————————————
A:——2——2——2———————————————————————
E:——————————5—5—5——3——3—3———3—3—3—
B:————————————————————————————————


Riff 3: (Use Heavy Overdrive)

G:—————————————————————————————————
D:—————————————————————————————————
A:—————————————————————————————————
E:———2————————————2————————————————
B:—3———1——3—3—3—3———1——————————————

On Riff 3, Play It Twice and Then Before The Third Time You Play It, Slide Up And Back Down 
The Neck On The B String Then Proced To Play It Two More Times. 


Song Structure:

Riff 1 — (4x)
Riff 2 — (2x)
Riff 1 — (4x)
Riff 2 — (2x)
Riff 3 — (4x)
Riff 2 — (2x)
Riff 3 — (4x)

There Ya Go..If Anyone Needs A 311 Tab For Any song, Let Me Know And I'll Post It. #11 Is 
The Best Band Ever..Stay Positive, Love Your Life, Legalize

How to Read Bass Tabs

Bass tablature (tabs) is an easy way to learn songs without needing to read traditional sheet music. Here’s a quick guide to understanding the symbols and techniques commonly found in tabs:

1. The Basics

Strings and Frets:
Each line in a tab represents a string on your bass:
- The top line is the highest-pitched string (G on a 4-string bass).
- The bottom line is the lowest-pitched string (E on a 4-string bass).
Numbers on the lines indicate which fret to press. For example:
```
G|-------------------|

D|-------------------|

A|---3---------------|

E|-------------------|

            
```
This means you play the 3rd fret on the A string.

2. Common Techniques

Hammer-On (h):
Play the first note by picking it, then press down on a higher fret with another finger without picking again.
```
G|-------------------|

D|-------5h7---------|

            
```
Pull-Off (p):
Pluck a note and then "pull off" your finger to let a lower fret ring.
```
G|-------------------|

D|-------7p5---------|

            
```
Slide (/ or \):
Move your finger up (/) or down (\) the fretboard while maintaining pressure.
```
G|-------------------|

D|-------5/7---------|

            
```

3. Advanced Techniques

Bend (b): Push the string up or down to raise the pitch. Example: G|-------7b9---------|
Vibrato (~): Shake the string slightly after playing a note to create a vibrating sound. Example: G|-------7~----------|
Muted Notes (x): Rest your finger lightly on the string without pressing a fret and pluck for a percussive "click" sound.

4. Rhythm and Timing

Tabs don’t always indicate timing, so listen to the song while reading the tab. Wider spaces between numbers mean longer pauses, while closer numbers indicate quicker notes.

5. Slap and Pop

Slap (s): Strike the string with the side of your thumb for a percussive sound.
Pop (p): Pull the string away from the fretboard and let it snap back.

Practice Makes Perfect

Tabs are a great tool to learn songs, but mastering the techniques takes practice. Listen carefully to the original track and play along to lock in the rhythm. Don’t rush — smooth, accurate playing is more important than speed. Happy jamming! 🎸

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