Mother 93 Bass Tabs - Danzig @ BigBassTabs.com

Music X Tabs
ARTIST: Danzig
SONG: Mother '93 (Track 93)
ALBUM: Thrall and Demonsweatlive
BASSIST: Eerie Von
TUNING: Standard Concert Pitch
TABBER: Al ([email protected])

::INTRO::
Guitars do the Intro, Guitar One starting, then guitar 2 doing the Over—dub.
The Bass Comes in later.
[STARTS AT — 0:44|
G|——————————————————————————————————————————————|
D|——————————————————————————————————————————————|
A|——————————————————————————————————————————————|
E|—7—7————7—7————7—7————7—7—7—7—7—7—7—7—7—7—7—7—|

::CHORUS::
Directly after the intro, the song goes into the chorus, which is played as follows
[STARTS AT — 0:58|
G|——————————————————————————————|
D|——————————————————————————————|
A|——————————————————————————————|
E|—3—3—3—3—3—5—5—5—5—5——7———7—5—|
  ^(repeat this part 3x)^

Then...
G|———————————————————————————————————————|
D|———————————————————————————————————————|
A|———————————————————————————————————————|
E|—3—3—3—3—3—5—5—5—5—5———2—2—2—2—2—2—2—2—|

Wait For the Drum Break and then into the Verse

::VERSE::
[STARTS AT 1:23|
G|———————————————|
D|———————————————|
A|———————————————|
E|—7———3———5———7—|
^(Repeat 8x)^

Then...
G|———————| From this last part of the verse, we're going to head back
D|———————| Into the chorus, Listen for the repeats.
A|———————|
E|—3———5—|

::SOLO::
**Just play the Verse Riff underneath the solo. Wait for the drum break

*Head back into the Chorus.

*Under the second Solo, play the verse riff again.

::OUTRO::
G|———| End on the B, with the rest of the instruments.
D|———|
A|———|
E|—7—|

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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