Standard Tuning

/= slide down

INTRO x 2

E—0———0——2———2——3———3——5———5——7———7——3———3——2———2———————————
A——————————————————————————————————————————————————4———4————
D———2——————4——————5——————7——————9——————5——————4—————————————
G————————————————————————————————————————————————————6——————

VERSE pt 1 x 12

E—7—7—5—————
A———————————
D———————————
G———————————

VERSE pt 2 x 4

E—7—7—5—/3———7—7—5—/3———/3——————
A——————————0——————————0————0————
D———————————————————————————————
G———————————————————————————————

CHORUS x 2

E———————————————————————————————————————————————————————
A—2———2——4———4——5———5——5———5——7———7——4———4—————————5————
D———————————————————————————————————————————5554/54—————
G———4——————6——————7——————7——————9——————6————————————————

INTERLUDE x 2

This is quite tricky if u dont know the theory side if bass playing. This part is played 
using harmonics, it is the sound that is really ringing out, which when i first heard 
it i thought it to be a keybaord. Harmonics is played by barely touching the string over 
the actual fret, the end metal part, and playing it. If done correctly the note will ring 
out without you actually playing a fret. Here he uses 'artificial harmonics'.

E—————————————————————————————
A——5——————————————————————————   
D——4——————————————————————————
G——4——————————————————————————

Now while holding the above frets firmly down, with your other hand gently place your 
finger over the frets shown below and play with your thumb

E—————————————————————————————
A————17———————————————————————
D—16————16————————————————————
G—————————————————————————————

Very tricky and not really adding anything to the song but something to show to your mates 
if you can do it!

Repeat VERSE pt 1 x 8
Repeat VERSE pt 2 x 4
Repeat CHORUS x 4
Repeat INTRO until end then repeat VERSE to end song

Thats about it and apart from the harmonics i am 100 % sure this is right but if u do have 
any questions or corrections let me know and ill see that it gets changed.

About Alien Ant Farm

Alien Ant Farm is an American alternative rock band that formed in the southern California city of Riverside in 1995. Their name comes from an idea original guitarist Terry Corso had about aliens and the earth--"I was daydreaming at my dull desk job with my feet up, and I thought to myself, 'Wouldn't it be cool if the human species were placed on earth and cultivated by alien intelligence?' Maybe the aliens added us to an atmosphere that was suitable for us, and they've been watching us develop and colonize, kind of like what a kid does with an ant farm."[citation needed]

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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