man, i wish i was all bad—ass and could make cover songs like this! 80's songs
are best but most difficult to cover , if you plan on cover an 80's you have to
make it better than the original, in this case, Ataris did a BANG—UP JOB TIGER!
 the only part i'm not tottaly exactly sure about is the first fills on the last
chorus, but every thing else should be pretty right.
 —Figured out and submitted by Dejackamo Von Rictor from Barstow CA
 ~—let note ring out,>—certain count,>>—long certain count(stay on note longer)
      /or—slide up or down.
Intro
G—————————————————————————————————————
D—————————————————————————————————————
A——6~————6~——2~——4~——2~————22222222———
E—————————————————————————————————————

Verses/every other Intro
G——————————————————
D——————————————————
A——6>——2>——4>——2>——
E——————————————————

Chorus
G———————————————
D———————————————
A——9>——4>>——2>——
E———————————————

Bridge
G————————————
D————————————
A——2~————2~——
E————————————
just play these notes like slower than usual right here
G—————————————————————
D—————————————————————
A——6>———2>———4>———2>——
E—————————————————————

Chorus with fills (you play the chorus bar regular once,then these three)
G——————————————————————————————————
D——————————————————————————————————
A——9>——4>>——2222222/1414—14—16—14——
E——————————————————————————————————

G——————————————————————————————
D——————————————————————————————
A——9>——4>>——2222222/—14—13—11——
E——————————————————————————————

G——————————————————————————————
D——————————————————————————————
A——9>———4>>———2222222—1—1——————
E—————————————————————————44—4—
Ending (let these notes ring out at the end)
G——————————————————
D——————————————————
A——9~——4~——4~——2~——
E——————————————————
"this song reminds me of the good old days of dune—buggy races and real tits"

About Ataris

The Ataris are a pop punk band originally hailing from Anderson, Indiana. They have released five studio albums, and their most recent, Welcome the Night, was released on February 20, 2007.

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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Ataris — Boys Of Summer (ver 2) bass tabs