ARTIST:AT THE DRIVE—IN
SONG TITLE:INITIATION
ALBUM:ACROBATIC TENEMENT/INVALID LITTER DEPT. B—SIDE
BASSIST:PAUL HINOJOS
TABBED BY:CHRISTOPHER "CRIPPY" HIGGINS
E—MAIL:[email protected]

VERSE

G ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
D ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
A ———————————5—slide—12———10~12~10~12—————————5—5—slide—12———10~12~10~12—
E ————7——————————————————————————————————7———————————————————————————————

G ————————————————————————————————————————————————
D ————————————————————————————————————————————————
A ————2————22—2—22—2—2—2——————————————————————————
E ——————————————————————————3—3—3———3————5—5—5—5—5

LET THOSE FIRST 12's AFTER THE SLIDE ON THE A—STRING RING OUT,
HAMMER ON THE NEXT BIT
(LISTEN TO C.D. FOR RYTHYM)

CHORUS SEQUENCE

G ———————————————————————————————————————————
D ———————————————————————————————————————————
A ———5————5——————0————0————2——2——222——22—2———     X 3
E ———————————————————————————————————————————

THEN ....

G ————————————————————————————————————————————————
D ————————————————————————————————————————————————
A ———5———5————7———7—————12————12,12,12,12,12——————
E ————————————————————————————————————————————————


THOSE NOTES ABOVE ARE 12's (PLAY 7's ON THE D—STRING IF YOU WANT)
I PLAY 12's AS I BROKE THE D—STRING OFF MY GUITAR AND COULDN'T BE
BOTHERED REPLACING IT ...


AFTER—CHORUS

G —————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
D —————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
A —5————55——5(let—ring)————————————0—2———0——0—0—0—0—2—2—0——
E ———————————————————————3——33—3———————————————————————————


I THINK THAT BIT'S RIGHT, IT'S THE ONLY BIT I AM SLIGHTLY UNSURE ABOUT...


END BIT

G ————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
D ————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
A ———2——2———0——0———————————————————————0——————2——————5————
E —————————————————3——3——————————3————————————————————————



OKAY THAT'S EVERYTHING.
LISTEN TO THE C.D. AND PLAY THE APPROPRIATE PARTS IN THE CORRECT PLACES.
N.B. AT THE END OF SOME PARTS, THERE ARE BRIEF RESTS. YOU WILL RECOGNISE
THIS BY A SHORT "DRUM BLAST". AT THESE POINTS, PLAY THE FINAL NOTE LOUDLY,
ALMOST SLAP—LIKE.... YOU'LL GET WHAT I MEAN WHEN YOU LISTEN TO THE C.D.
AND TRY TO PLAY ALONG....

STUCTURE
(LOADSA GUITAR SOUNDS THEN BASS COME IN)
VERSE X4 (AT END OF FIRST TIME REST, PLAYING NOTE LOUDLY)
CHORUS SEQUENCEX1
AFTER—CHORUSX2
VERSE X3 (RESTING BRIEFLY AT END OF FIRST TIME AND THIRD TIME)
CHORUS SEQUENCE X1
AFTER—CHORUSX2
END BITX1

About At The Drive In

At the Drive-In was an American post-hardcore band from El Paso, Texas, active from 1993 to 2001. They were known for their extremely energetic stage shows which hearkened back to the 1980s post-hardcore scene. They were also recognized for their blend of surrealistic lyrics, unorthodox guitar melodies, and unpredictable shifts in tempo and rhythm.

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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