Inside Out (Ver 3) Bass Tabs - Anthrax @ BigBassTabs.com

Band— Anthrax
Song— Inside Out
Album— Volume 8: The Threat Is Real
Tuning — Dropped D flat (big to small—Gb,Db,Ab,Db)
Tabber: RAGUS


Anthrax is one of the greater metal bands around.  Next to Iron Maiden of 
course.
Anthrax has an interesting relationship to bass, they really mix Scott Ians'
rythem guitar as if it were bass and put Frankie Bello somewhere in between
Scott and the lead guitar (they're lead guitar spot is currently filled by a
hired hand, but this song in particular  has Dimebag from Pantera guesting
on guitar I think).
The only suggestions on tone I have for this track is to play with really
aggressive attack in BOTH hands during the main riff but try to loosen and
lighten up during the verse parts.  And also don't forget to bang your head
like a madman during the main riff, it's soooo heavy.

I'll tab it all out in the order that all the diffrent riffs appear, but
i'm not gonna repeat them or include an order.  Cause i'm lazy and if you
want to knowcover this song you should listen to it.

The beginning starts with a cool classical—type guitar intro, if you listen
really closley right before everything comes in heavy you can hear Charlie
Benante (Drums) make a kind of funny noise.
Anyways


Here we go

Gb————————————————————————————————
Db————————————————————————————————
Ab————————————————————————————————
Db200—2002—00—2003—00—2002—00—1—1—
          ^       ^       ^
bend the notes indicated up kind of severely


Gb———————————————————————
Db——————0————————————————
Ab———————————————————————
Db

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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