Endurance Advice(For Beginners|) Bass Tabs - Bass Lessons @ BigBassTabs.com


This is also not a tab. It is to advise those who have just begun bass and want 
to do it for a long periods.
Bass Playing is not an easy job. It may seem long and tedious, so it is best 
to know how to play through a song. It takes lots of stamina.
PHYSICAL ENDURANCE:
The bassist will often find with either a new bass guitar or certain tequniques 
that it will be painful in the finger to play due to blisters. The best thing 
to do is keep on playing, and then you will develop calluses, which will toughen 
up your fingers.

POSTURE:
When playing through a song, you will have to be playing with a heavy bass 
on your back. Find a position that you find comfortable standing up in. Every 
day pratcice playing throughasong standing up.

MENTAL ENDURANCE:
You may at this point think "this guys a nut." But really, it is easy for a bass 
player to get bored during a song. If this happens, try and endure it as long 
as possible, and when you give up, make little fills that goes with the song.

Follow this advic and you will succeed.

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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