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Amen — The Waiting bass tabs



waiting 18
intro.. easy!!
E—010222222222222010222222222222 etc
then wen casey start singing,, just tap the 2.. so it goes
Exx2xx2xx2xx2010xx2xx2xx2xx2010

we can get the bombs:
E—5555555555555555—777777777777, then back to
E—010222 then theres a lead bit.. then do the the WE CAM GET THE KNIFES bit.. is the same
as theWE CAN GET HE BOMBS part..

play the verse and the "bombs" bits again, then the chorus is thus:
E—2—2—2—2—2—5—5—5—5—0—0—0—0—7—7—7—7—
a—4—4—4—4—4—7—7—7—7—0—0—0—0—9—9—9—9
or play this as a—2—2—2—2
d—4—4—4—4 which means not going all the way down the neck...

that the ,main parts of the songs..
intro/verse
WE CAN MAKE THE BOMBS bit
verse
WE CAN GET THE KNIFES
verse
verse
WE CAN MAKE THE BOMBS
CHORUS
verse
the "man disease bit" just mute and hit E—2 and do the E—0—1—0 thing where apropriate
WE CAN MAKE THE BOMBS
chorus a few times
then the inro verse bit till the end

Tablature player for this song:
Amen - The Waiting Bass Tab

About Amen

The word Amen (pronounced /????m?n/ or /?e??m?n/; Hebrew: ?????, Modern Amen Tiberian ??m?n, ??m?n ; Greek: ???? ; Arabic: ????? ; "So be it; truly") is a declaration of affirmation found in the Hebrew Bible and New Testament. Its use in Judaism dates back to its earliest texts. It has been generally adopted in Christian worship as a concluding word for prayers and hymns. In Islam, it is the standard ending to Dua (supplication). Common English translations of the word amen include: "Verily," "Truly," and "So be it." It can also be used colloquially to express strong agreement, as in, for instance, amen to that.

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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