Begging Slap And Pop For Bass Vol.2 Bass Tabs - Bass Lessons @ BigBassTabs.com


In this lesson were gonna learn to pop.  Since we already learned 
slap were gonna put the two together. 

Ok to pop you need to have you index and middle finger currled 
like shrimp.  Then put your finger of choice under the string 
and pull hard.  Thisll make more of a rattle then the slap.  Be aware 
you fingers are gonna be super sore pulling the string hard so 
do it alot so you want have to keep having blisters.  Okay so try 
this.  Pop is marked with a P.  Oh and another thing you only pop 
with the G string and D string.

G—0—0—0—0————————|
D—————————0—0—0—0|
A————————————————|
E————————————————|
  P P P P P P P P

Easy again.  So now lets put some frets into that.

G—0—0—2—2————————|
D—————————2—2—3—3|
A————————————————|
E————————————————|
  P P P P P P P P

So now to warm up or slap again do this excersize.

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

So now that we are all in on this lets mix the two.

G—————————————0———0——|
D———0———0————————————|
A———————————0———0———0|
E—0———0———0——————————|
  T P T P T T P T P

So now again lets put some frets into it.

G————————|————————|———7————|———5————|
D———5————|———7————|————————|————————|
A————————|————————|—5———5—5|—3———3—3|
E—3———3—3|—5———5—5|————————|————————|
  T P T T  T P T T  T P T T  T P T T

G——————————|——————————|———7———7——|———5———5——|
D———5———5——|———7———7——|——————————|——————————|
A——————————|——————————|—5———5———5|—3———3———3|
E—3———3———3|—5———5———5|——————————|——————————|
  T P T P T  T P T P T  T P T P T  T P T P T

Thats it for now.

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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