"Combat Chuck" by Five Iron Frenzy
Album: Upbeats and beatdowns
Tabbed by: Corey Lanier ([email protected])

This is most definitely my favorite FIF song.  Enjoy!
Tuning (EADG: Standard)

Verse pt.1
G|———————————————
D|———————————————
A|———————0—1—0—1—
E|—3—3—3—————————

Verse pt.2
G|————————————————————
D|————————————————————
A|—————3333——1111—————
E|—3333——————————1111—

Verse pt.1
G|———————————————
D|———————————————
A|———————0—1—0—1—
E|—3—3—3—————————

Verse pt.2
G|————————————————————
D|————————————————————
A|—————3333——1111—————
E|—3333——————————1111—

Bridge
G|—————————————————————————————————
D|———————————————————2—3—5—3—2———2—
A|———2—3—5—3—2———2—3———————————3———
E|—3———————————3———————————————————

I've also seen the bridge played like this.  My friend (and the bassist for my
band), Chris Burgess, plays a version that plays the octaves of the notes.  Here's
how he does it (I'm not a fan of open strings, so I avoid this at possible, or I'd
play it simple!), if you want to try this out.

G|———————————————————————0—————————
D|———————0———————————2—3———3—2———2—
A|———2—3———3—2———2—3———————————3———
E|—3———————————3———————————————————
It looks tougher in the tab.  However, you don't have to slide your fingers at all.
So basically, you're playing a run in stationary position which is pretty darn
skippy!

Chorus
G|———————————————
D|———————————————
A|———————0—1—0—1—
E|—3—3—3—————————

Outro
G|————————————————————
D|————————————————————
A|—————3333——1111—————
E|—3333——————————1111—

Then finally&#8230;
G|———————
D|———————
A|—————3—
E|—0—3———

And let the A|—3— ring at the end.  Sorry I didn't give you a repeat value on each
line, but...I think you can swing that. Anyways, that's all, peace and love people!

About Five Iron Frenzy

Five Iron Frenzy (also known as Five Iron or FIF) was a Christian ska band formed in Denver, Colorado in 1995 and disbanded in 2003.

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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