piano 
glassjaw
tabbed by glassjawguy
e—mail—[email protected]



intro and chorus the third time just switch it up
you can also do a slide to the 10nth and 8th frets(that is how it's done on the cd)
there is a fill once you get to the fist fret on the a string but just do whatever it doesn't 
really matter
A————————3—3—3—3———————3—3—3—3—1—1—1—1—1—1—1—1—1
D—0—0—0—0———————0—0—0—0—————————————————————————

verse the first two times the bass does nothing
A————————————————0—0—2—2—2—2—2—2—2—2———————————————————————————————————
D—4—4—4—4—4—4—4—4———————————————————2—2—2—2—2—2—2—2—4—4—0—0—0—0—0—0—0—0

next verse solo thing
G—11—12—14—16—11——9—11h12—11—7

intro to bridge
A—4—4——0—0—2—2———
D—————————————4—4

the end thing before the bridge is
D—2—4—4—2—4—4
bridge—do this for a long time 
G———————4—4——————————4—4—————————4—4——————————————————
D————6—6———6—6————6—6———6—6———4—4———4—4———————————————
A—4—4—————————0—0——————————2—2————————————————————————
D——————————————————————————————————————2—2—4—4—2—2—4—4    


outro
A—4—4—4—4—4—4—4—4—4—0—0—0—2—2—2—2—2—2—2—2—2—————
D——————————————————————————————————————————4—4—4

that is it a very simple song just remember that h=means hammer on
and the solo is in the same rythm as the singers voice

About Glassjaw

Glassjaw (sometimes stylized glassJAw or GlassJAw) is a four-piece experimental/post-hardcore band from Long Island, New York. The band is fronted by vocalist Daryl Palumbo and guitarist Justin Beck, and have undergone numerous line-up changes since their inception. The band has been influential in the progression of the underground music scene in the eastern United States and United Kingdom and on the post-hardcore genre, and are known for their intense live shows and constant line-up changes.

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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