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Transcription made by Bastien DEKEIRLE
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Well, if you find any mistakes, please tell me
Thanx
I transcribed this song with this Kick—Ass Program : "Guitar Pro"
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(I did an ASCII Insertion, cause it does too real tabs craps, it's really cool!!)
— Lyrics at the bottom —


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IBelieve by Agnostic Front            I
IBass Line                   I
IFrom their latest CD "Something's gotta give"      I
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Notations : ^ Continuation of the note


Introduction :
             3x
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D||*——————————————————————|——————————————————————————|7——————————————————*||4———————————|
A||*——5————3————2————^——2—|——^———2————2————2—————————|8——————————————————*||2——5———3————|
E||———————————————————————|—————————————————————3————|—^——3————3————3——^——||————————————|
      1    2    3    4  .    1   2    | 3  |    4      1  .  2 .  3 .  4       1   2
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                                        3
Verse 1 & 2 :

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    1  .  2  .  3  .  4  .     1  .  2  .  3  .  4  .     1  .  2  .   3    4


               3x
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  1  .  2  .  3  .  4  .


Chorus 1 & 2
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Bridge 1 & 2
                                                               
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About Agnostic Front

Agnostic Front is an American hardcore punk band that formed in New York City in 1980. The band began playing hardcore punk similar to their contemporaries, and were thrust to the forefront of the burgeoning New York hardcore scene in the mid-1980s with their widely regarded 1984 classic Victim in Pain before evolving to incorporate thrash metal elements into their music. By the late '90s, Agnostic Front had signed with Epitaph Records and adopted a Oi! sound before growing into a crossover metallic hardcore hybrid similar to bands like Hatebreed.

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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