
Song: Stupid Kid
Artist: Alkaline Trio
Album: From Here to Infirmary
Tabbed By: Jordan Fields

Alrighty ladies and gents. I have seen many tabs of this song. 
They are all great, but just a little off during the verses. I 
play the verses based on what I have seen in the video and what 
I have seen played live. I am a huge Alkaline Trio fan, and I was 
great to get to see them play this song live.


Intro 0:00—0:08    X2
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A————776644——776644
E——77——————44——————

Verse 1 0:09—0:24    X4
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D———————————————
A————22—————————
E—————————22—00—

Pre—Chorus 0:25—0:32    X2
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A————776644——776644
E——77——————44——————

Verse 2 0:33—0:48    X1
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D————————————————————————————2h1——————————————————————
A————22—————————22————————22—————4h2———————22—————————
E—————————22—00—————22—00————————————22—00——————22—00—

Chorus 0:49—1:04    X1
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E——7777777744442222——7777777744442222——7777777744442222—0~—2~—0~—

Pre—Verse 1:05—1:13    X2
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A————776644——776644—
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Verse 3 1:14—1:29    X1
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D————————————————————————————2h1——————————————————————
A————22—————————22————————22—————2/6———————22—————————
E—————————22—00—————22—00————————————22—00——————22—00—

Chorus 1:30—1:45    X1
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E——7777777744442222——7777777744442222——7777777744442222—0~—2~—0~—

Post—Chorus 1:46—1:53    X2
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Breakdown 1:54—2:01    X1
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E——77777777777777776666666677777777—————————————————

Final Chorus 2:02—2:17    X1
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E——7777777744442222——7777777744442222——7777777744442222—0~—2~—0~—7~~—

Feel Free to leave any questions or comments you might have. 
Oh and please rate. I have a few others up that never got rated.

About Alkaline Trio

Alkaline Trio are an American punk rock band that formed in McHenry, Illinois, in 1996. The band's line-up consists of Matt Skiba (vocals, guitar), Dan Andriano (vocals, bass), and Derek Grant (drums). To date, the band has released seven studio albums, including their newest, This Addiction, released on February 23, 2010.

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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