This is the piano solo. Obviously it could be played on guitar,
but play this softly on bass and it sounds gorgeous.
As with all tabs, you'll have to listen to the song to get the
timing perfect. Unless you know if off by heart already!
If you have the luxury of a 21st fret, you could play it
an octave higher.
G:——————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
D:12——12—10——10—12——12—10—9————————10—10—12—12——14—12—10|
A:——10—————10—————10———————12—10————————————————————————|
E:——————————————————————————————10~—————————————————————|
G:——————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
D:12——12—10——10—12——12—10—9—————————————————————————————|
A:——10—————10—————10———————12—10——10—10—10——10—12—14—15—|
E:——————————————————————————————10——8—————10————————————|
G:————————————————————————|
D:————————————————————————|
A:————————————————————————| X2
E:0—00—0—00—0—2—333—333—3—|
^
Note: You could play this as a hammer on, but I've found
just playing it quickly and snapping the note in
sounds best. It just keeps the dynamics
loud and heavy. We like it loud and heavy;)
Play each note in this, hard but firm and mute it
strait after you've played it.
G:————————————————————————|
D:————————————————————————|
A:————————————————————————| X2
E:0—00—0—00—0—2—333—333—3—|
Note: Again, play all these notes hard and firm, but control them and
let them blend into each other. Keep it loud and heavy,
just make it loud, heavy and smooth:)
G:————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
D:————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
A:——————————————3—33—3—33—3333——————————————5—55—5—55—5555| X4
E:0—00—0—00—0000——————————————3—33—3—33—3333——————————————|
END
G:———|
D:———|
A:7~~|
E:0~~|
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About Box Car Racer

Box Car Racer was an American alternative rock band from San Diego, California, formed in 2001. The band is essentially a side-project of guitarist Tom DeLonge of Blink-182, composed of lead guitarist David Kennedy of Hazen Street, touring bassist Anthony Celestino, and Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker. Driven by a darker and more mature sound than previous Blink-182 recordings, DeLonge was the primary lyricist of the group and created the group to experiment with ideas that were not "Blink-friendly".

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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Box Car Racer — Letters To God Solo bass tabs