Hello? Is This Thing On? Bass Tabs - Chk Chk Chk @ BigBassTabs.com

This is my first tab. The other tab on this site, was nowhere near correct. I 
thought I would have a go at tabbing it. It is really funky in the verse, with loads 
of cool chilled bits which are cool to play. This is a belter tune. I really enjoyed 
tabbing this, so I hope you enjoy playing along to it. 

For timings and tempo listen to the song— you will get it soon enough.

Verse, Main riff (Starts 0:22)

This is the main riff that goes on through most of the song.


G |—————11 11———————|———————11——11————|——————9 9—————|—————————————————|
D |—————————————————|—————————————————|——————————————|—————————————————|
A |—/9————————9—————|—/9———————————9——|—/7———————7 ——|——7—7h9————————|
E |—————————————————|—————————————————|——————————————|—————————————————|
    1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &   1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &   1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &   1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &


1st Breakdown\bridge( starts 1:41)


G |—————————————————|—————————————————|—————————————————|—————————————————|
D |—————————————————|—————————————————|—————————————————|—————————————————|
A |—————————————————|—————————————————|—————————————————|—————————————————|
E |——5 7  5 7———————|——555 575————————|—————————————————|—————————————————|
    1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &   1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &   1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &   1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &


Choruse/Verse/Main riff (


2nd Breakdown/bridge (2:29)


G |—————————————————|—————————————————|—————————————————|—————————————————|
D |—————————————————|—————————————————|—————————————————|—————————————————|
A |—————————————————|———5 7 5 7 ——————|————5—————————————|—————————————————|
E |—5 7  3 5————————|—————————————————|———————5——————————|—————————————————|
    1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &   1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &   1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &   1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &



Pre—Chorus(3:50)

This is almost correct, but some bits just improvise, which is cool to do. 

G |—————11 11———————|—————————————————|—————————————————|—————————————————|
D |—————————————————|—————————————————|—————————————————|—————————————————|
A |——/9————————9————|——77  7h9————————|———99  77——————|—————————————————|
E |—————————————————|—————————————————|—————————————————|—————————————————|
    1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &   1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &   1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &   1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &



G |———————11 11 ————|———————11 11—————|————— 11 ————————|————————11 11————|
D |—————————————————|—————————————————|—————————————————|—————————————————|
A |———/9————————79——|——/9—————————79  |——/9—————————————|———/9———————————9|
E |—————————————————|—————————————————|—————————————————|—————————————————|
    1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &   1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &   1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &   1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &


G |—————————————————|——————11——11—————|————11———11——————|———————————————|
D |—————————————————|—————————————————|—————————————————|—————————————————|
A |————0—99——0—77———|——/9—————————79——|—/9————————79————|————————————————|
E |—————————————————|—————————————————|—————————————————|—————————————————|
    1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &   1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &   1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &   1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &

Do this next section until main riff comes back in

G |——————11 11———————|———————11 11—————|————————9 9—————|————————————————|
D |—————————————————|————————————————— |—————————————————|———————————————|
A |—/9—————————79 ——|———/9—————————9——|——/7————————7—— |—————————————————|
E |—————————————————|—————————————————|—————————————————|————————————————|
    1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &   1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &   1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &   1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &

Main riff/chorus/verse (4:40)


Outro(5:31)


G |—————————————————|—————————————————|—————————————————|—————————————————|
D |—————————————————|—————————————————|—————————————————|—————————————————|
A |——987—57 ————————|—————————————————|—————————————————|—————————————————|
E |——————————5h7—————|—————————————————|—————————————————|—————————————————|
    1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &   1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &   1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &   1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &



Don't be to hard on me, as this is my first tab.If it is not right,I apologise, but 
i made a great effort to get it pretty much correct. Any comments, corrections or 
whatever email me at: [email protected]

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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