Fation Bass Tabs - Fifteen @ BigBassTabs.com

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Sent:27 July 1998 05:55 PM

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fifteen fation
submitted/tabbed by shaun drake [email protected]


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G: ————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————:
D: ————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————:
A: ————————————————————————————————————————————————————00—22—00:
E: 2—2—22—444—44—5—5555555—7777—5555—4444—4444—4444—44—————————:


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G: ———————————————————————————————————:
D: ———————————————————————————————————:
A: ———————————————————————————55555555:
E: 55555555—44444444—22222222—————————:


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G: ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
D: —————————————————————————————12—12—1212—12h14—14—1414—14h16—161616—
A: ——————————————————11—11—1111h——————————————————————————————————————
E: 55555555—44444444——————————————————————————————————————————————————


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G: ————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————:
D: ——————14—14p12—14—12—11—————————————————————————————————————————:
A: 11—11h——————————————————14—12—11———————0h11—0h12—0h11—12—0h11h12:
E: —————————————————————————————————14—12——————————————————————————:


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I've kind of forced it into A major  a b c# d e f# g# 
someone should ask lucky dog...

lyrics

Yeah baby you and me, we're the perfect match
Maybe we could (Ab)use our sexuality, to justify being attached
Yeah we're so perfect for each other, cause someone needs to care for me
Any you need a reason for living, and baby that's my specialty
See I'm afraid I'll die, if someone don't provide for me
And you seem to need a man, to retain an identity
And we need each other, cause otherwise we'll die so obviously
Together in crippled bliss, we can perpetuate our insanity
See mom and dad taught us, what we need to find in a mate
Find a man with power, find a woman with beauty
In our social sect, we call the punk rock scene
This means the man with the most popular band, 
the woman who looks straight out of fashion magazines
See I'm afraid I'll die, if someone don't provide for me
And you seem to need a man, to retain an identity
And we need each other, cause otherwise we'll die so obviously
Together in crippled bliss, we can perpetuate our insanity
I found out the truth today
I found self sufficiency inside a human being
I found my real savior today
And my saviors name is me

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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