Comedown (Ver 2) Bass Tabs - Bush @ BigBassTabs.com

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"Comedown"
from "Sixteen Stone" by Bush
Tabbed by: Jeff Szymona
Here we go with another try at tabbing:
Intro & bridge:
x3                x1
G:—||—————————————————|—————————————————||
D:—||—————————0—0—————|—————————2—2—0———||
A:—||—2—0—2—2—————2—2—|—2—0—2—2———————2—||
E:—||—————————————————|—————————————————||
Of course, subtle variations abound through the song, which really aren't
vital nor very noticeable but are there nonetheless...
I've racked my head with this for a strange reason:  in the guitar tab
version, this part in posted almost identically, except everything is
moved from the A&D strings to the E&A strings.  I've played along with
the CD with the bass and even a keyboard, and i can't shake the notion
that it should be played on the higher strings...so try it both ways and
decide which you think is right.
As for the chorus of the song, it's just:
G:—————————————————|—————————————————|—————————————————|—————————————————
D:—————————————————|—————————————————|—————————————————|—————————————————
A:—5—5—5—5—5—5—5—5—|—————————————————|—————————————————|—————————————————
E:—————————————————|—5—5—5—5—5—5—5—5—|—3—3—3—3—3—3—3—3—|—3—3—3—3—3—3—3—3—
Of course, you can let the first note ring or whatnot...I honestly can't
remember at this moment, and I'm not running up the stairs again to get
the precise playing...:)
Well, try that first part out, and if you think I'm wrong, then just
change strings and ignore me.  :)  Actually, drop me a line and tell me
what you think about the intro, for my own piece of mind.
[email protected]
WWW page: http://wilkes.edu/~jszymon
From: [email protected]
Date: Mon, 4 Dec 1995 16:06:30 —0500
COME     BY BUSH
D
O
W
N
FROM [email protected]
I GOT THE BASIC PART OFF OF HERE BUT IT WAS KINDA WRONG SO HERE'S THE
RIGHT VERSION PLAY AT LEAST

G—————————————
D—————————————
A2—0—2—5—5—2—0
E—2———————————
YOU PLAY THIS PART OVER AND OVER UNTIL THE CHORUS WHICH GOES

G—————————————————————————————————
D—————————————————————————————————
A55555555—————————————————————————
E————————55555555—3333333333333333
I'D LIKE TO THANK OLLIEONE FOR POSTING THE CHORUS IN A PREVIOUS
VERSION
THIS IS A COOL ASS SONG IF YOU LIKE E—MAIL ME

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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