Funeral for a Friend — Bullet Theory
Tabbed by Sam McNamara — 20/12/03

Ah yes, 'tis a nice ditty from the valleys of Wales. It's good fun to 
play as well and has some nice cross rhythms during the bridge/breakdown 
which allows you play in triplets.

The tuning is drop—c# which basically means flatten all strings a semitone 
except the low E, which drops a tone and a half. Don't panic, it's not
as complex as it looks.

As with all tabs, it semi—likely that it won't have all the little
ornaments in the song and some of the notes won't be the same although
the harmony will be fine.

Chorus
F#| ————————————————————————————————
C#| ————————————————————————————————
G#| 1——1——3——3——3———333555——————————
C#| ——————————————————————0——0——0———

Verse A
F#| ————————————————————————————————
C#| ————————————————————————————————
G#| ————————————————————————————————
C#| 0000————————————0000————————————

Verse B
F#| ————————————————————————————————
C#| ————————————————————————————————
G#| ————————————————————————————————
C#| 000500300500305—000500300500305—

Prechorus
F#| ————————————————————————————————
C#| ————————————————————————————————
G#| ————————————————————————————————
C#| 33333355555577773333335555557777

Pre—Bridge (Tricky)
F#| ————————————————————————————————
C#| ————————————————————————————————
G#| ——5——5——5——5———5——5——5——5——5———5
C#| 0——0——0——0——000—0——0——0——0——000—

NB: This is in triplets which is difficult to play and difficult to tab.
If this doesn't play right, use the song as a guide.

Breakdown
F#| ————————————————————————————————
C#| ————————————————————————————————
G#| ————————————————————————————————
c#| 0——0——0——0——00000——0——0——0——0000
    X———X———X———X———X———X———X———X——— Headbanging Rhythm!

The Structure works like this:

Guitar intro X 2
Chorus X 2
Verse A
Verse B
Prechorus X 2
Chorus X 2
Verse A
Verse B
Prechorus X 2
Chorus X 4
Pre—Bridge X 2
Breakdown X 4
Guitar break
Chorus X 4
Let fade...

About Funeral For A Friend

Funeral for a Friend are a Welsh rock band, from Bridgend. They have released four studio albums, five EPs, fifteen singles, one DVD, and one compilation album.

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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