Bully Bass Tabs - Gob @ BigBassTabs.com

Band: Gob
Title: Bully
Album: Foot In Mouth Disease
Tabbed by: businessdepot
Tuning: Eb,Ab,Db,Gb

Guitar Verse x2

Pre—verse x4
Gb:|—————————
Db:|—————————
Ab:|———————33
Eb:|555—33———

Verse x2
Gb:|—————————————————————————————————————————
Db:|—————————————————————————————————————————
Ab:|——————————————————33———————————————————33
Eb:|5555—5555—5555—33————5555—5555—5555—33———

Gb:|—————————————————————————————————————————
Db:|—————————————————————————————————————————
Ab:|——————————————————33———————————————————33
Eb:|3333—3333—3333—33————5555—5555—5555—33———

Fill without bass

Chorus x2
Gb:|———————————————————————————————————
Db:|——————————————————3333—3—3—————————
Ab:|———————————————————————————33—55555
Eb:|5555—5—5—3333—3—3——————————————————

Pre—Verse x2

Verse x2

(slide down from 12th fret on E sting)

Chorus x4

Break x4
Gb:|———————————————————————————————————————
Db:|————————————————————3333—3333——————————
Ab:|——————————————————————————————3333—5555
Eb:|5555—5555—3333—3333————————————————————

Bass Solo x11 1/2 (Do not play second half the 12th time)
Gb:|——————————|———————————
Db:|——————————|———————————
Ab:|——————————|—————————33
Eb:|5555—5555—|—5555—33———

Pre—Verse x8

Chorus x4

Break x2

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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