Andrews Finger Speed Warmup Bass Tabs - Bass Lessons @ BigBassTabs.com


This is something that i do for about half an hour a day to warmup 
my fingers for speed.
it just helps you coordinate your finger movements while listening 
to omething else.
when i learned this i was still playing a four string fender jazz 
bass with medium frets, 
but know im playing a five string with jumbo frets so as you can 
imagine it got much more 
difficult for me to do. anyway here it is.

the tuning doesnt matter at all, you're just playing a note on 
each fret and it's excatly the same on a five or six string


|————————————————1234—————————————————————————————————2345
|————————————1234————4321—————————————————————————2345————5432
|————————1234————————————4321—————————————————2345————————————5432
|————1234————————————————————4321—————————2345————————————————————5432
|1234————————————————————————————4321—2345————————————————————————————5432 

hopefully you get the pattern by now all you do is just start on 
the first fret and then play til fourth fret on each string 
and then reverse it. you can go all the way down to the end of your 
fretfoard or you can stop at the twelfh fret

after you do that whole long exercise to really practice your 
finger speed play this

|————————————————————————————————————————————————————————1—3—5—7—9h12
|——————————————————————————————————————————1—3—5—7—9h12——————————————
|————————————————————————————1—3—5—7—9h12————————————————————————————
|——————————————1—3—5—7—9h12——————————————————————————————————————————
|1—3—5—7—9h12————————————————————————————————————————————————————————

if you can play that extremely fast then i will actually shine 
your your shoes everyday fo free because 
this is just that difficult
and for beginners the small (h) means hammer—on to do this just 
play the note before the small (h) 
and then place your finger on the note after it, it's just like 
a slur when your reading music

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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