Tuning: Drop Db, the tab is relative to that

The timing and structure are not accurate, this is merely an outline, I show you
the parts but you need to know where to put them. The solo part is fairly
loose so you'll have to listen closely for timing and structure there 
especially

Bass comes in around 1:15. This part is used as a turnaround to start the 
second verse as well in the middle of the second verse
G|———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
D|———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
A|———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
E|——————7—7———3—3————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|

Verse
G|———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
D|———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
A|———————————————————5———————7—6—————————————————————————————————————————————|
E|———0——5—6————0——3—5—————0——————————————————————————————————————————————————|

Pre—chorus ————————————— — Chorus
G|—————————————————————|—————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
D|—————————————————————|—————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
A|—————————————————————|—————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
E|——5——6——3——5——0——————|——/6—6—6—6————3———0——————————————————————————————————|

Solo — This part comes back again when the band exits (Around 4:30). The 
second half is only to be played when the band is exiting.
G|———————————————————|———————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
D|———————————————————|———————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
A|———————————————————|———————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
E|—6—6————5—5———3—3——|——3—0—3—5—0————Close on 3——————————————————————————————|

Bridge / Post—solo
G|———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
D|———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
A|———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
E|———0—0—0—0———6—6———5—5—————0—0—0—0———6—6———5—5———3—0—3—5———————————————————|

About Days Of The New

Days of the New is an alternative rock band from Louisville, Kentucky, formed in 1995. The band consists of vocalist/guitarist Travis Meeks and a variety of supporting musicians. They are best known for the hit singles "Touch, Peel and Stand" and "Shelf in the Room," both from their self-titled debut album.

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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