Veins Run Dry Bass Tabs - Demigod @ BigBassTabs.com

Band: Demigod
Song: Veins Run Dry


Drop D Tuning

Intro, guitar plays this twice slow before bass comes in.

G———————————————————————————————————————————————|
D———————————————————————————————————————————————|
A—————7h8—————5h7—————1h3—————1p0———————————————|
D—0—0—————0—0—————0—0—————0—0———————————————————|

|——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
|——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
|—————7h8—————5h7—————8p7—————7p5—————1h3—————1p0—————3p1—————0h1—/5—5—|
|—0—0—————0—0—————0—0—————0—0—————0—0—————0—0—————0—0—————0—0——————————|

This part of the intro is played all slap and pop is also used in the breakdown:

|—————————————————————————|
|—————————————————————————|
|—————————————————————————|
|—0h3—0h3—0—0h3—0h3—0—3p2—|   
On 8th time, replace the last 3p2 with 2h3 on the high d string.

Guitar plays verse riff 4 times, at the end of the 4th time slide down the low d string.
Verse riff: played all slap and pop

|—————————————————————|
|—————————————————————|
|—————————————————————|
|—0h3—0h3—0—0h2h3—0—2—| 
Every 4th time that last low E is popped as the octave,
either 2nd fret on the high d string or 9th fret on the g string, and the last 
time play 2h3p2 on the high d string.

Chorus riff:

|—————————————————————————————————|
|—————————————————————————————————|
|—————————————————————————————————|
|—3—3—3—3—0—0—0—0—8—8—8—8—5—5—5—5—|

Breakdown:
All slap and pop
|———————————————————————————|
|—————2———————3—————7—————5—|
|———————————————————————————|
|—0—0———x—0—0———0—0———0—0———|  
On the last time play the g in place of the a then play
the a in the place of the g but an octave down on the low
d string and slide down to an f and hit the f twice, then
go into slap section of the intro, then the verse riff 4 times,
then the chorus riff, second time after singing stops on the last
chorus only hit the g twice to end the song.

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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