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Buckethead — Jordan bass tabs

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Tab administration just vote for this tab because I'm tired
of tabbing this, most of you probably have never heard this song
and there's barely any Buckthead tab's anyways.

This song is played with a killbutton (not a switch) and a octave
pedal. Also this is the guitar part for bass.

P=Pull off
H=Hammer on

Intro
G/—————————— Repeat for a long time and play rhythmically. Also those are
D/—————————— elevens not ones.
A/——————————
E/—11—11—11—

Main Riff
G/——————————————————————————— On the H's and P's use the octave pedal to go up
D/——————————————————————————— 2 octaves.
A/————————————————————9H11P9—
E/—1111—11—11—11—9H11————————

Other Riff
G/———————————————————
D/—22———————————————— Those ones not elevens and those are two's not a twenty—two.
A/———————————————————
E/————0—00—1—11—00—0—
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Buckethead - Jordan Bass Tab

About Buckethead

Brian Carroll, better known as Buckethead, is an American musician, songwriter and virtuoso. He has released 29 studio albums, 4 special releases, 1 EP as of 2010, and performed on over 50 more by other artists. His music spans such diverse areas as progressive metal, thrash metal, funk, electronica, jazz, bluegrass, and avant-garde music.

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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