Pumped Up Kicks (Ver 3) Bass Tabs - Foster The People @ BigBassTabs.com



Foster the People — Pumped up kicks

In heres everything youll need to play this song + A link to a video at the end of this whole tab played out...



This is what they play on the main track...


Main Riff

G|——————————————————————————————————————————
D|——————————————————————————————————————————
A|———————————————————3—6——6—————————————————
E|—1——1——1—3—4——4——6—————————2—4—6——6——6—3——


G|————————————————————————————————————————————
D|————————————————————————————————————————————
A|—————————————————————6——6———————————————————
E|—1——1——1—3—4——4——4—6———————2—4—6——6——6—432——


The kind of breakdown bit you can play an octave up...

G|———————————————————5—8——8——8—5——————————————|————————————————5—8——8——8—5———
D|—3——3——3—5—6——6——8—————————————8——8——8—5——3—|—3——3—5—6——6——8———————————————
A|————————————————————————————————————————————|——————————————————————————————
E|————————————————————————————————————————————|——————————————————————————————



However Live, the bassist plays the main riff like this...


G|——————————————————————————————————————————
D|——————————————————————————————————————————
A|———————————————————3—6——6——6—5————————————
E|—1——1——1—3—4——4——6—————————————6——6——6—3——


G|———————————————————————————————————————————————
D|———————————————————————————————————————————————
A|———————————————————3—6——6—4h6—4————————————————
E|—1——1——1—3—4——4——6——————————————66——6—4h6—4—3——




You can find each of these riffs played in a Video I made here...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7bYRTqnUOmc

Nice Fun song to play, I hope you enjoy it :D

Harry

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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Foster The People — Pumped up Kicks (ver 3) bass tabs