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Devo — Gut Feeling bass tabs

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song: "Gut Feeling/Slap Your Mammy"
band: Devo
tabbed by: Nate Dort
email: [email protected]

This is my favorite Devo song and has a really cool bassline.
I've looked all over and I finally decided to tab it out myself.
After many revisions, this tab is (I believe) 99% correct.

Standard tuning

Rest 10 measures

Intro (gradually increasing tempo):
G:————————|————————|————————|————————|—————————|
D:————————|————————|————————|————————|—————————|
A:—7——————|————————|3———————|————————|5————————|
E:(0)—————|3———————|————————|5———————|—————————|

The very first note is an open E, but after that it is played on the 7th fret
of the A string

Chorus & Just before vocals start:
G:————————|————————|————————|————————|—————————|
D:————————|————————|————————|————————|—————————|
A:77777777|————————|33333333|————————|55555555—|
E:————————|33333333|————————|55555555|—————————|


Verse (Play 2 times):
G:————————|————————|———————|—————————|————————|
D:————————|———5—430|———————|———777567|————————|
A:7——7—77/|————————|3——3034|0————————|5—5—5056|
E:————————|3———————|———————|—————————|————————|


Then play this 2 times:
G:————————|————————|———————|—————————|————————|
D:———6—789|———5—345|———————|———777567|————————|
A:7———————|————————|3——3034|0————————|5—5—5056|
E:————————|3———————|———————|—————————|————————|


Ending (Slap your mammy)
G:————————|————————|————————|————————|
D:————————|————————|————————|————————|
A:5—55—555|3—33—333|5—55—555|5—55—555| or sometimes...
E:————————|————————|————————|————————|


G:————————|————————|————————|77777777|
D:————————|————————|————————|————————|
A:5———————|3———————|5—5—5—5—|————————|
E:————————|————————|————————|————————|


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Devo - Gut Feeling Bass Tab

About Devo

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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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