Cannonball (Correct With Song Order) Bass Tabs


Song:Cannonball
Artist:(The)Breeders
Tabber:Theemuisemo

This is an amazing bass line, it's very good for new players to 
learn b/c it helps you build strength in your fingers, AND toughen 
them up. :—)

Here you are everyone!

When you start out you with the 2/13's you only pluck 2 times, 
the first 13 is already played just by you sliding there. (you 
come in at 21 seconds!)


G———————————————
D———————————————
A——2/13—13—13———
E———————————————X2

G——————————————————————|——————————
D——————————————————————|——————————
A——2/13—13—13—13/6—6—6—|———2/13———
E——————————————————————|X3———————— Play 3X and on the 3rd time do the slide. 

G———————————————————————|——————
D———————————————————————|——————
A——2/13—13—13—13/6—6—6——|—6————
E———————————————————————|—————— Play 9X and on the 9th time hit six as an ending

G————————————————————————
D————————————————————————
A——2/13—13—13—13/6—6—6———
E————————————————————————X12 and rest till she says "want you cuckoo cannon ball.." then..

G——————————————1—1—1—1—1————
D——————1—1—1————————————————
A——1—1———————1——————————————
E———————————————————————————X4

G————————————————————————
D————————————————————————
A——2/13—13—13—13/6—6—6———
E————————————————————————X3

G——————————————————
D——————————————————
A——2/13————————————
E——————————————————X1

G————————————————————————
D————————————————————————
A——2/13—13—13—13/6—6—6———
E————————————————————————X9 and rest till she says "want you cuckoo cannon ball.." then..

G——————————————————
D——————————————————
A——2/13————————————
E——————————————————X1 And she'll say "The bong in this reggae song" :—)

G——————————————1—1—1—1—1————
D——————1—1—1————————————————
A——1—1———————1——————————————
E———————————————————————————X4

G————————————————————————
D————————————————————————
A——2/13—13—13—13/6—6—6———
E————————————————————————X3

G——————————————————
D——————————————————
A——2/13————————————
E——————————————————X1


G————————————————————————
D————————————————————————
A——2/13—13—13—13/6—6—6———
E————————————————————————X10

G——————————————1—1—1—1—1————
D——————1—1—1————————————————
A——1—1———————1——————————————
E———————————————————————————X4

G————————————————————————
D————————————————————————
A——2/13—13—13—13/6—6—6———
E————————————————————————X8 or till the end....


Happy playing everybody, and i hope you enjoy this tab!

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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