Breakout by the Foo Fighters
Standard Tunning
Guitar, Vocals, Drums, finally, Bass

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E—7—7—7—7—3—3—3—3—7—7—7—7—0—0—0—0—3—3—3—3—5—0—0—0—0—5—3—3—3—3—5—0—0—0—0—5—

  Play once  than...
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E—7—7—7—7—3—3—3—3—7—7/15987654—0—3—3—3—5—0—0—0—0—5—3—3—3—3—5—0—0—0—0—5—

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E—7—7—7—7—7—7—7—7—7—7—9—0—0—0—0—0——0—0—0—0—

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E—7—7—7—7—7—7—7—7—7—7—9—11—12—9—12—11—10—9—8—7—6—

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A—2—5—7—5—4——3— Play an open A before the B, after the first time
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E—7—7—7—7—0—0—0—0—9—9—9—9—8—8———

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A—2—2—0—0—4—4/9—8—7—6—5—4  sometimes its —2—2—0—0—4—4/7—9—9—11—11—13—
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D—————————————————  Nate's little fill, you can hear
A—————————————————  it quite clearly near the end.
E—9—8—7—6—5—4—0—

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A—2—2—0—0—4—4—7—7—
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And That's Breakout!!!!!!!!! I didn't feel like tabbing the rythm,
due to laziness, and that this tab would be incrediably long if I was
to due it to scale.  I have been working on this tab since I bought
"There's Nothing Left to Lose," and i have spent a decent amount of
time with my head next to my stero speaker listening to the bassline,
and all the little fills that Nate used.  I created this tab without
anyone elses tab, and if yours happens to be similiar, i guess your
tab must just be right. :)

Tabbed by Steven Myers

About Foo Fighters

Foo Fighters is an American rock band from Seattle, Washington, formed in 1995. Singer and guitarist Dave Grohl formed the group as a one-man project after the dissolution of his previous band, Nirvana, in 1994. Prior to the release of the band's eponymous debut album in 1995, Grohl drafted Nate Mendel as bassist, William Goldsmith as drummer, and Pat Smear as guitarist to complete the group. The band was small, young, and they began with performances in Portland, Oregon before gaining popularity. Goldsmith left during the recording of the group's second album, The Colour and the Shape (1997), and Smear's departure followed soon afterward. They were replaced by Taylor Hawkins and Franz Stahl, respectively, although Stahl left prior to the recording of the group's third album, There Is Nothing Left to Lose (1999).

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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