Deftones
Be Quiet And Drive
Tabbed By Jason The Great ([email protected])

Pay attention to the tuning, drop d and down half a step

If you have a five string and wish to play this song in
standard (beadg) tuning, scroll half way down the page.

MAIN RIFF
Gb|————————————————————————————————————————————————|
Db|————————————————————————————————————————————————|
Ab|————————————————————————————————————————————————|
Db|—0——0—0—0——0—0——0—0—0—0—9—9—9h10—9—9—9—9—9h10—7—|

variation, played frequently at various times
Gb|———————————————————————————————————————————————|
Db|———————————————————————————————————————————————|
Ab|———————————————————————————————————————————————|
Db|—0——0—0—0——0—0——0—0—0—0—9—9—9h10—9—9—9—9—7—9—7—|

CHORUS
Gb|————————————————————————————|
Db|————————————————————————————|
Ab|————————————————————————————|
Db|—7——7——7——7——12——12——12——12—|

Gb|———————————————————————————————————————————|
Db|———————————————————————————————————————————|
Ab|————|2—2|———|2—2|———|2—2|——————————————————|
Db|—0—0—————0—0—————0—0—————4—4h5—5—5—5h6—6—6—|

the notes in  are not played on the album.  they do however fit well
to what the guitar is playing.  So if you want to play them, they sound good,
and they serve as a nice space filler if you're just fooling around without
a band or the album backing you.

if you have a five string and wish to play it without the weird tunings,
use the following tab:

FIVE STRING VERSION

MAIN RIFF
G|——————————————————————————————————————————————|
D|——————————————————————————————————————————————|
A|——————————————————————————————————————————————|
E|————————————————————————6—6—6h7—6—6—6—6—6h7—6—|
B|—2——2—2—2——2—2——2—2—2—2———————————————————————|

variation of main riff, played frequently at various time
G|——————————————————————————————————————————————|
D|——————————————————————————————————————————————|
A|——————————————————————————————————————————————|
E|————————————————————————6—6—6h7—6—6—6—6—4—6—4—|
B|—2——2—2—2——2—2——2—2—2—2———————————————————————|

CHORUS
G|————————————————————————|
D|————————————————————————|
A|————————————————————————|
E|—————————————9——9——9——9—|
B|—9——9——9——9—————————————|

BRIDGE
G|————————————————————————————————————————————|
D|————————————————————————————————————————————|
A|————|1—1|———|1—1|————|1—1|——————————————————|
E|——————————————————————————0—0h1—1—1—1h2—2—2—|
B|—2—2—————2—2——————2—2———————————————————————|

About Deftones

Deftones is an American rock band from Sacramento, California, formed in 1988 consisting of Chino Moreno (lead vocals and guitar), Stephen Carpenter (guitar), Chi Cheng (bass), Frank Delgado (keyboards and turntables), and Abe Cunningham (drums and percussion). They have released six albums to date, with their most recent Diamond Eyes in spring of 2010.

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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