Stale Bass Tabs - Beanbag @ BigBassTabs.com

Artist:     Beanbag
Song:       Stale
Album:      Freesignal
Tabbed By:  Alan the Wise

Okay, there are only a few different riffs that take place during this
entire song. They are just repeated with very little change (usually
it's just the rhythem). This is an awesome song and a blast to perform
live! Enjoy! Oh yeah, I tabbed it out for the 5—string since that's
what I use, and what Beanbag uses as well, and it's a bit easier too. 
But it can easily be played in standard tuning on a 4—string as you'll
probably figure out.

Intro/Riff #1
G———————————————————————————————————————
D———————————————————————————————————————
A————————4———4————————4—————————————————
E—6——4—6————————————4———————————————————
B——————————5———5———5————————————————————

Riff #2
G———————————————————————————————————————
D———————————————————————————————————————
A———————————4———4———————————————————————
E———46——4—6————————————4—5——————————————
B—————————————5———5———5—————————————————

Riff #1
G———————————————————————————————————————
D———————————————————————————————————————
A————————4———4————————4—————————————————
E—6——4—6————————————4———————————————————
B——————————5———5———5————————————————————

Riff #3
G———————————————————————————————————————
D———————————————————————————————————————
A———————————4———4———————————————————————
E———46——4—6————————————4—5——————————————
B—————————————5———5———5—————————————————

Pre—Chorus (My eyes are burning....)
G———————————————————————————————————————
D———————————————————————————————————————
A—————————4—————————————————————————————
E——6——4—6———————————————————————————————
B———————————5(let it ring out)——————————

Chorus (You've been created from an image of love...)
G———————————————————————————————————————
D———————————————————————————————————————
A———————————————————————————————————————
E——6——7——9————————7——9——————————————————
B———————————5———————————————————————————

The song pretty much repeats in this order, it's really easy to figure
out.

Tabbed by Alan the Wise. If you have comments, requests, corrections, or 
whatever, just send them to [email protected]
Please realize that if you request a song for me to tab out that the odds of me
tabbing it are not so high, consittering it takes a good deal of time. But feel
free to ask anyway! I'll try my best.

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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