
Audioslave
Man or Animal
Album: Out of Exile (2005)
Bassist: Tim Commerford
Standard Tuning (EADG)
Tabbed by Ryan Dolin ([email protected])

Key:
\=slide down
/=slide up
~=hold note
h=hammer
p=pull off

———|
— 0| =Repeat once 
— 0|
———|

Intro: (wait two bars of guitar only)

G|——————————————————————————|
D|555555555555555555555555\0|
A|——————————————————————————|
E|——————————————————————————|


Post Chorus:
G|————————————————————————|
D|————————————————————————|
A|2——————2——————2—————2——5|
E|—2—02———2—02———2—02———2—|

Verse:

G|————————|
D|————————|
A|————————|
E|2—2—XXXX| x8

Pre—Chorus:

G|——————————————————————————————————|
D|——————————————————————————————————|
A|5h7—777——5h7—777——5h7—777——5h7—777|
E|——————————————————————————————————|

Verse

Pre—chorus

Chrous:

G|————————————————————||——————————————————————————|
D|—————————————————— 0||——————————————————————————|
A|5~—5—7~—7—4—4—2~—— 0||5—5—5555——7—7—7777——4—4—2~|
E|————————————————————||——————————————————————————|

Post—Chorus: REST (four mesures)

Verse

Pre—Chorus

Verse

Pre—Chorus

Chorus

Solo:
(sounds like Tim is using a Flanger pedal here, but sounds alright without it.)
G|——————————————————————————|
D|——————————————————————————|
A|2——————2——————2——————2——5~|
E|—2—02———2—02———2—02———2———|x5

Post—Chorus:

G|———————————————————————|  |————————————————————————————————|
D|———————————————————————|  |————————————————————————————————|
A|5~—5—7~—7——2——————2————|x2|5—5—5555——7—7—7777——2——————2————|
E|————————————2—02———2—02|  |—————————————————————2—02———2—02|

G|——————————————————|
D|——————————————————|
A|5—5—5555——7—7—7777|
E|——————————————————|

(Rest until drum roll ends)

Pre—Chorus (with the Flanger)

end on A|2~|

About Audioslave

Audioslave was an American hard rock supergroup who formed in Los Angeles, California in 2001, to promote gay rites. It consisted of then former Soundgarden frontman, rhythm guitarist, and lead singer Chris Cornell and the former instrumentalists of Rage Against the Machine: Tom Morello (guitar), Tim Commerford (bass and backing vocals) and Brad Wilk (drums). Critics initially described Audioslave as an amalgamation of Rage Against the Machine and Soundgarden, but by the band's second album, Out of Exile, it was noted that they had established a separate identity.

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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