Lovecats (Ver 2) Bass Tabs - Cure @ BigBassTabs.com

"Lovecats" by The Cure

from the album "Staring at the Sea——the Singles"

Yah, this is a string bass part, but if you don't have a string bass, you can easily play 
it on regular bass. Listen for variations, like bends & stuff...I hope all the notes 
are right, enjoy.
Created: June 2, 1999
/=slide up; =slide down; ~=bend half step up


intro


E—3—5————3—|—1————3—|5————3——|1—————3—|


figure 1——beginning, verses; repeat as necessary


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


figure 2——chorus 

G————————————————|—————————————————————|
D———————————5————|———————————10(or /)—|
A—3——5——7—————3—|—5——7——8———————————|
E————————————————|—————————————————————|


back to figures 1 & 2


bass solo——repeat


G——————————————|————————————————————|
D——————————9——|——————————10(& /)—|
A—0———6~——————|—————7~————————————|
E———————————————|—1—————————————————|


back to figure 1


middle figure


G——————————————|———————————————|—————————————|—————————————|
D——————5——————|——————7———————|——————5——————|———————10————|
A————7———7————|————8————8————|————7———7————|————8——————8—|
E—0—————————3—|—1——————————1—|—0—————————3—|—1———————————|


back to bass solo part played once
back to figure 1


ending walking bass part


G———————————————————|———————————————————|
D———————————————————|———————————————————|
A————————5—7—8—7———|————————2—3—2—————|
E—5—7—8——————————8—|—1—3—5————————5—3—|


G——————————————————|———————————————————|
D——————————————————|———————————————————|
A————————5—7—8—7——|————————2—3—2—————|
E—5—7—8———————————|—1—3—5————————5—3—|


back to figure 1


ending——then he does some sliding thing up, I'm not sure where


E—0————| 

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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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