The Trick Is To Keep Breathing Bass Tabs - Garbage @ BigBassTabs.com

Garbage – The trick is to keep breathing

Intro;
— 2 bars rest
— Basic riff;
G|————————————————|————————————————|
D|———————————3—5——|———————————3—5——|
A|—3—3———3—6—————6|———————6—6——————|
E|————————————————|————————————————|
Played 2x

Verse1 (She’s not the kind of girl);
— play Basic riff 3x
— followed by
G|————————————————|————————————————|
D|———————————5————|———————————3—5——|
A|—8—8———6—8—————6|———————6—6——————|
E|————————————————|————————————————|

Verse2 (She takes a little time);
— played as Verse1

Chorus1 (Lately…);
— Chorus riff;
G|————————————————|————————————————|————————————————|————————————————|
D|————————————————|————————————————|————————————————|—3—————3h5—3————|
A|————————————————|—1————1——————1—3|—5————5—————3—5—|——————————————5—|
E|—3————3————1—3——|———————————3————|————————————————|————————————————|
Played 4x

Verse3 (Can’t bear to face the truth);
— played as Verse1

Chorus2 (And lately…);
— play Chorus riff 2x
— 8 bars rest

Break (The trick is to keep breathing);
G|————————————————|————————————————|
D|————————————————|———————————3—5——|
A|——————————3—5—3—|————x——3—6——————|
E|—3——x—3—6———————|————————————————| 
Played 4x

Verse4 (She know the human heart);
— play Basic riff 3x
— 2 bars rest

Chorus3 (I won’t be the one);
— play Chorus riff 4x

Outro (The trick is to keep breathing); 
— play Chorus riff 3x fading out

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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