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Cheap Trick — Heaven Tonight bass tabs

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artist: Cheap Trick
title: Heaven Tonight
album: Heaven Tonight
tuning: standard
intro/main riff:
D———————————————————————————3—5——————————
A—————3———————3—————3——5——6————————6—5—3—
E———3———————3—————3———————————————————————
verse
Down the line don't go over
there's a limit you went over
So much time time runs out
time ran out make it down
chorus
A———————————3———————————6—5—3—————3——————3
E———3—1———————1—————————————————3——————3——
would you like to go to heaven tonight
would you like to go to heaven tonight oh oh
chorus again... stay on G instead of the 6—5—3
verse
Downed the line couldn't get much
couldn't get much higher if you tried
and tried and tried you're as guilty
it'a crime ooo it's a crime
chorus
first bridge
G————————————————————————————————3————1——————————1—3——————
D————————————————————————2—3————5————————5—3——————————5—3—
A———————————————1———3—4———————————————————————————————————
E——3———1—3—4——3———————————————————————————————————————————
chorus
second bridge
G
You can never come down (repeat)
(last time)
Eb D c
you can never come down
verse
Down inside You're getting nervous
You've never been this high before
oh no oh no
repeat verse to fade
Tablature player for this song:
Cheap Trick - Heaven Tonight Bass Tab

About Cheap Trick

Cheap Trick is an American rock band from Rockford, Illinois, formed in 1974. The band consists of members Robin Zander (lead vocals, rhythm guitar), Rick Nielsen (lead guitar, backing vocals), Tom Petersson (electric bass, backing vocals), and Bun E. Carlos (drums, percussion).

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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