Band — Big D and the Kids Table
Song — Draw the Line
Album — Shot by Lammi
Written by — Big D and the Kids Table
Tabbed by — Al Smith ([email protected])

Intro
G————————————————————————
D————————————————————————
A————————————————————————
E—5———5———5———5 let ring—

Chorus (x4)
G———————————
D———————————
A—————7>—5>—
E—5>>———————

Verse (x2)
G————————————7————————————————
D————6h7——————————6h7—————————
A———————7———5—5——————7————————
E—5——————5—————5——————1—2—3—4—

Chorus (x8)

Verse 2
G————————————7————————————————
D————6h7——————————6h7—————————
A———————7———5—5——————7————————
E—5——————5—————5——————1—2—3—4—

G————————————7—————————————————
D————6h7——————————6h7——3—4—5—6—
A———————7———5—5——————7—————————
E—5——————5—————5——————1—2—3—4——

G————————————————7———————————————————
D————7—6h7————7———————7—6h7——3—4—5—6—
A—————————7—————5—5————————7—————————
E—555—5————555—5———555—5————1—2—3—4——

Chorus (x8)

Bridge (x4)
G———————————————————
D———————————————————
A—55—33—2—3—55—33—2—
E———————————————————

Chorus (x8)

Thats it. The verses are played by the Big D bassist using slap where everything
is slapped on the E and A and popped on the D and G. In the second verse where
it all goes crazy he uses muted slap on some notes on the E string but it sounds 
just as good whether your playing normal slap or just plain old picking. Have fun.

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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Big D And The Kids Table — Draw The Line bass tabs