Begging Slap And Pop For Bass Vol.4 Bass Tabs - Bass Lessons @ BigBassTabs.com


Now that we know a dead note, hammer ons, slap, and pop we need 
to progress more.

I need you to learn this Funk bass line.  Its easy if you have done 
all the other lessons.  So lets give this a shot.

G——————————————|——————————————|
D———7——————————|———7——————————|
A—————5h7——————|—————5h7—————3|
E—5———————3—3—4|—5———————3—3——|
  T P T   T T T  T P T   T T T

G———7——————————|———7—————————————|
D—————5h7——————|—————5h7—————————|
A—5———————3—3—4|—5———————3—3—————|
E——————————————|—————————————5~~~|
  T P T   T T T  T P T   T T T

Ok so now some of you are questioning what ~ means.  It means hold 
the note for a while.
So now that we are getting alot of info on slap and pop now we need 
to expand our learning more.  We need to work on those slap and 
pops so heres and excersize.  This is all slap. 

G——————————————————————|
D———————3—————————3h5—3|
A—0—3h5———5—0—3h5——————|
E——————————————————————|
  T T   T T T T   T   T

So now we gotta learn a pull off.  Its the same as an hammer on except 
reverse.  Play the note then take off your pinky finger.  While 
already having you finger on the fret to pull off.  Pull offs are 
marked as p.

G——————————————————————|
D———————3—————————3h5—3|
A—0—5p3———5—0—5p3——————|
E——————————————————————|
  T T   T T T T   T   T

So after that you need to learn a hammer on pull off.  The same as 
they are except all in one.  First its a hammer on 5h7 then a pull 
off of the same note.  5h7p5.

G——————————————————————|
D———————3—————————3h5p3|
A—0—5p3———5—0—5p3——————|
E——————————————————————|
  T T   T T T T   T   T

You are done with this lesson have fun.

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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