Speed And Strength Excercise Bass Tabs - Bass Lessons @ BigBassTabs.com


These excercises should help ur finger speed and strength. These excercises 
can also be used as warmups if you choose to.

Twelves, thirteens and fourteens. This should help your speed and dexterity.
G———————————————————————————————————————————————12——12/——14——15b——————————
D————————————————————————————12————12——12—13—14——14——————————————————————
A——————————12———12——12—13—14———14————————————————————————————————————————
E——12—13—14——14———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————

The number in parentheses above the note is the finger used. 4(pinky) 3(ring) 
2(middle) 1(index). This one should help ur pinky strength.
G————————————————————————————————————————————————————
D—(4)(3)(2)(1)—(4)(3)(2)(1)—(4)(3)(2)(1)—(3)(2)(1)———————————————
A——6—5—4—3——5—4—3—2———4—3—2—1——3—2—1—(4)—(3)(2)(1)—————
E——————————————————————————————————————4——3—2—1—0~———

This one is kinda tricky but helps your pinky's strength alot. Start with 
your 2nd and 4th fingers then move to your middle and pinky and switch back 
and forth between those two fingerings.

G———5———5———5———5———5———5———5———5————
D—————————————————————————————————————
A—3———3———3———3———3———3———3———3——————
E—————————————————————————————————————

G———7———7———7———7———7———7———7———7—————
D——————————————————————————————————————
A—5———5———5———5———5———5———5———5———————
E——————————————————————————————————————

G———6———6———6———6———6———6———6———6—————
D——————————————————————————————————————
A—4———4———4———4———4———4———4———4———————
E——————————————————————————————————————

G———8———8———8———8———8———8———8———8—————
D——————————————————————————————————————
A—6———6———6———6———6———6———6———6———————
E——————————————————————————————————————

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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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