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Chevelle — Saferwaters bass tabs

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I was surprised to see that this song was still not tabbed for the bass yet. Heres my
of it for you guys. Any questions
or comments, please leave them.

NOTICE: THIS IS PLAYED ON A 4 STRING BASS, DUE TO THE FACT THAT DEAN PLAYS A FOUR
SO YES, ALL CHEVELLE SONGS
CAN BE PLAYED ON A FOUR STRING BASS, SO DONT LEAVE RETARDED "well he plays on a 5 string
COMMENTS, BECAUSE
DEAN DOES NOT, JOE DOES.


INTRO
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Eb|——————————————————0————————0—————7—5—7—0————————————————0————————0—————7—5—7—0————|
Bb|——33333——0—33333————00000————0000———————33333——0—33333————00000————0000———————————|

BRIDGE INTO VERSE VERSE
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Eb|———————————————————||—————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
Bb|——3~——————0~———7~——||————3~——3—3~———0~———7~————————3~——3—3~—/—12~———7~————|
(start of every
Verse)

CHORUS
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Eb|——————————————————————————————————|
Bb|——3(x16)——7(x16)——0(x16)——8(x16)——|


SOLO
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Eb|———————————————————————7——7——7——7——7——7——————55—55—55—55—55———|
Bb|——3(x16)——5(x16)——0000——00—00—00—00—00—00———7——7——7——7——7——7——|


INTRO
BRIDGE INTO VERSE
VERSE x2
INTRO
CHORUS x2
BRIDGE INTO VERSE
VERSE x2
INTRO
CHORUS x2
SOLO x2
{REST}
CHORUS *start halfway through it at the 0's*
END ON 3
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Chevelle - Saferwaters Bass Tab

About Chevelle

Chevelle is an American rock trio that formed in 1995 in Grayslake, Illinois. The band originally comprised three brothers: Pete (lead vocals/guitar), Sam (drums/percussion), and Joe Loeffler (bass/backing vocals). Joe left the band in 2005 and was replaced by brother-in-law, Dean Bernardini, soon after.

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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