Band — Big D and the Kids Table
Song — 5 Kids Down
Album — {good—luck}
Bass tab
Tabbed by Al Smith ([email protected])

> = play 3 times

Intro
G————————————————————————————————————————————————
D————————————————————————————————————————————————
A——————————————33————————33—4>>—1>>————————33————
E—1>—1>—1>>—1>————1>>—1>————————————1>>—1>————1>—

Chorus — Variation 1
G———————————————————————————————6—6568—
D——568865———————————————————5678—8—————
A—6——————8665——54——65———5686———————————
E————————————86——64——868———————————————

Chorus — Variation 2
G———————————————————————————————————
D——568865———————————————————————————
A—6——————8665——54——65———56865——54———
E————————————86——64——868—————86——64—

Chorus — Variation 3
G——————567865——————————————————————
D——5678——————865———————————————————
A—6—————————————8665———56865——54———
E———————————————————868—————86——64—

Verse
G——————————————————————————————————————————————
D———5——————————5—888868—————5——————————5—8865——
A—66—6———2———66—6——————86—66—6———2———66—6————8—
E——————33—35———————————————————33—35———————————

Outro
G———————————————————
D——568865———————————
A—6——————8665——54———
E————————————86——64—

Song Structure
Intro
Chorus 1
Verse
Chorus 2
Verse
Chorus 3
Chorus 2
Chorus 1
Verse
Chorus 2
Break ( A—6 ) Hit this note when the guitars do.
C2
Verse
Outro (x1.5)
Ending (A—6 ) Hit this note about three times right at the end.

You will have to listen to the song to get all of the timing right.
There are some parts where the bassist slides up or down the fret board,
to do this just slide either down from (A—6) or up to (A—6).

When the brass do there bit in the bridge there are some slightly different
variations on the chorus riff but the ones that i have worked out fit in
fine.

If you have any questions feel free to e—mail me although I can't guarentee
a response.

About Big D And The Kids Table

Big D and the Kids Table is a third wave ska band formed in October 1995 in Allston, Massachusetts when its members converged in college. Their first release was on their own Fork In Hand Records label, but have since teamed with Springman Records and SideOneDummy. The band has been noted for its strict DIY work ethic, such as engineering, producing, and releasing their own albums and videos and self-promotion of their own shows.

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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