Bass Tablature

Band: Godsmack
Song: Bad Magick
Track: 04
Album: Awake
Tabbed By: Tyler Nance ([email protected])
This song was tabbed at 2:50 A.M. on November 01th, 2000

Tuning: Dropped—D ( D A D G )

Use your fingers, not a pick on this song.
Use clean tone, no effects.

Intro/Chorus
Repeat Serveral Times
G|——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
D|——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
A|————————4—4—4—4—4—4—4—4—4—4—4—4———————4—4—4—5—4—4—4—6—4—4—4—4—
D|——5—6—4—————————————————————————5—6—4—————————————————————————

Verse
Repeat Serveral Times
G|————————————————————
D|————————————————————
A|————————————————————
D|——3—4—2p—3—4~—3—4—2p

Bridge After First Chorus
Repeat Serveral Times
G|——————————
D|——————————
A|——————————
D|——2—2—2—4~

Bridge After Second Chorus (Part 1)
Repeat Serveral Times
G|———————————————
D|———————————————
A|———————————————
D|——|2~]—2h2h2h3—

Bridge After Second Chorus(Part2)
Repeat Serveral Times
G|———————————————————————————————
D|———————————————————————————————
A|———————————————————————————————
D|——2—2—2—3—2—2—2—3—2—2—2—3—2/(5)

Bridge After Second Chorus (Part3)
G|———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————D|———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————A|———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————D|——1/(3)—2—2—2—3—2—2—2—3—2—2—2—3—2/(7)—2—2—2—3—2—2—2—3—2—2—2—3—5(1)—2—2—2—3—2—2—2—3—2—2—2—3—2/(4)—p2p2p2p2p2—5—5—5—5—5—5

Intro — Play Intro/Chorus Line
Verse — Play Verse Line
Chorus — Play Intro/Chorus Line
Bridge — Play First Chorus Bridge Line
Verse — Play Verse Line
Chorus — Play Chorus/Intro Line
Bridge — Play Bridge After Second Chorus Part 1, then Part 2, then Part 1, then Part 3
Solo — Play Verse Line
Chorus — Duh
Bridge — Play Bridge After Second Chorus Part 1

Tablature Explaination:
 ~ = Hold note
 h = Hammer on, quick progression
 p = Pause, do not let not ring
 / = Slide up fretboard
  = Slide down fretboard
 ( ) = These are use to show notes to slide up or down to
  = only play the note(s) encased by these the first time you play the line 

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About Godsmack

Godsmack is an American Heavy Metal band from Lawrence, Massachusetts, formed in 1995. The band comprises founder, frontman and songwriter Sully Erna, guitarist Tony Rombola, bassist Robbie Merrill, and drummer Shannon Larkin. Since its formation, Godsmack has released five studio albums, one EP, four DVDs, and one greatest hits collection.

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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Godsmack — Bad Magick (ver 2) bass tabs