Song: Freakscene
Album: ? (I can't remember what album it comes from).
Artist: Dinosaur Jnr
Transcription by: Tom (E—mail — [email protected])

Apologies in advance as this is my first tab. I was forced to do this cos I
noticed you have no Dinosaur Jnr in the tab index (shame on you).
This tune is a classic. I strongly recommend you listen to it before
attempting to play as this is a pretty sketchy tab.

Bass comes in on bar 2.

Verse
A ——5—5—5—4—5—7—7—7—777——————————————————————————
E ————————————————————————5—55—7——55—7——55—7——555 (X 4)
"Seen enough to..." "but i seen too much..."

This section is where the guitar just hits D chord twice

A ——555——5—55—5—55—5—555
E —————————————————————— (X 2)

In this bit the guitar chocks out E and A.

A ——————————————————0—0—0—00—0—00—0—00—————
E ——000000000000000———————————————————————— (X 4)

Then it goes..
(this bit pretty much follows the verse rythym, but just E and Fsharp)

A —————————————————————————————————————————
E ——0—0—0—00—0—00—0—000——2—2—2—22—2—22—2—22 (X 4)

hold the Fsharp for one bar (give it a good hammering before going back
into verse bit again)

Verse bit again X4.
(the last 2 bits of the 4 accompany the guitar solo)

now the guitars stop and you get a solo yourself (yahoo) but dont
get excited its not very interesting.

A ——5——————7————————————————5——————7————————
E ——————————————————5—————————————————————5—

Then back into verse.

chuck in a couple of outrageously distorted and Wah Wah—ed guitar solo's and
Bob's yer uncle, play to fade.

About Dinosaur Jr

Dinosaur Jr. is an American alternative rock band formed in Amherst, Massachusetts in 1984. Originally called Dinosaur prior to legal issues that forced the group to change their name, the band disbanded in 1997 until reuniting in 2005. guitarist J Mascis, bassist Lou Barlow and drummer Murph were the band's founding and current members; Mascis has been the group's sole continuous member.

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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