TABBER: Collin Scott 
BAND: GlassJAw
CD: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Silence
SONG: Ry Ry's Song

TUNING: Drop D 


h — hammer on 
p — pull off 
b — bend string up
r — release bend
/ — slide up
 — slide down
v — vibrato (sometimes written as ~)
t — tap (with strumming hand)
x — muted, struck string

It's a slightly complicated song, but hey, it's what GlassJAw does!

Intro (Repeat for a while)
G:————————————————
D:—2—2—2—2—2—2—2—2
A:————————————————
D:————————————————

Verse 1:

G:————————————————————————————————————————————————
D:————————————————————————————————————————————————
A:—2—x—x—2—x—x—2—x—x—2—x—x—2—x—x—2—x—x—2—x—x—2h4——
D:————————————————————————————————————————————————

G:————————————————————————————————
D:————————————————————————————————
A:—0—0—0—0—0—0—0—0—0—0—0—0—0—0—0—0
D:————————————————————————————————

1st ending
G:————————————————————————————————
D:————————————————————————————————
A:—0—0—0—0—0—0—0—0—0—0—0—0—0—0—0—0
D:————————————————————————————————
(repeat Verse 1)

2nd ending
G:—————————————————————————————————
D:—————————————————————————————————
A:—0—0—0—0—0—0—0—0—————————————————
D:—————————————————0—0—0—0—2—2—2—2—

Verse 2:
(This is where it gets kinda tricky)
G:—————————————————————————————————————————————————
D:——————0————————————————————————0—————————————————
A:—0h1h2——2—1——0h1h2—2—1—0——0h1h2——2—1——0h1h2——————
D:————————————————————————————————————————————0—2—3
(Ending 1)

Verse 3:

G:—————————————————————————————————————————————————
D:——————0——————0————2———————————0——————————————————
A:—0h1h2——2—1————2—1——2—1——0h1h2——2—1——0h1h2———————
D:————————————————————————————————————————————0—2—3
(Ending 2)

Chorus:
G:————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
D:———————————————————————————————————————3—3—3—0—0—0—2—2—2
A:—0—0—0—0—0—0—0—0—0—0—0—0—0—3—3—3—3—3—3——————————————————
D:————————————————————————————————————————————————————————

G:———————————————————————————————————————————————————
D:———————————————————————————————————————————————————
A:———————————————————0h2h3p2p0—————————————————————1—
D:—3—3—3—3—3—3—3—3—3———————————3—3—3—3—3—3—3—3—3—3———

(Verse 2)
(Ending 1)
(Verse 3)
(Ending 2)
(Chorus)

Interlude:
G:—————————————————————————————————————————————————————
D:—————————————————————————————————————————————————————
A:—0—0—0—0—0—0—0—0—0—0———3—————1—0xx0—0—0—0—0—————————1
D:—————————————————————3———2—2———————————————2h3—3—3———

(rest for a while while drums and vocals are doin their thing, then I'm not entirely 
sure about this next part, but it works)

G:——————————————————————————————————————————————————
D:—2—2—2—2—2—2—2—2—2—2—2—2—2—2—2—2—2—2—2—2—2—2—2—2——
A:—————————————————————————————————————————————————0
D:——————————————————————————————————————————————————

(Chorus)

Chorus 2: 

G:————————————————————————————————————————————————
D:————————————————————————————————————————————————
A:—0—x—x—0—x—x—0—x—x—0—x—x—3—x—x—3—x—x—3—x—x—3—x—x
:—————————————————————————————————————————————————

G:———————————————————————————————————————————————————
D:———————————————————————————————————————————————————
A:———————————————————0h2h3p2p0—————————————————————1—
D:—3—3—3—3—3—3—3—3—3———————————3—3—3—3—3—3—3—3—3—3———

...and that's pretty much it! Just sit back and listen to the guitar play the end. 
I bet it's not all correct, and if you have any corrections/complaints, email me 
or the BTA and we'll get it fixed.

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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