For Me Bass Tabs - Grammatrain @ BigBassTabs.com

For Me

by:  Grammatrain
CD:  Flying
copyright:  1997 Up in the Mix Music/Nothingsimple Music (BMI)

tab by: Vic — [email protected]
As I played this as a duet with an acoustic guitar, I did the electric
guitar solo piece
myself, using a fuzz tone (A2) on my Zoom 506 pedal, and transposing the
solo up an
octave to be closer to the guitar range.  Otherwise, I used the B2
setting for a slightly
punchy bass sound.  Email me if you are interested in the bass version
of the solo.

(the symbol  or / is used to signify a slide up or down to a particular
fret,
 e.g. 1/3 would be a slide from the first fret to the third fret;
  signifies a large slide down)

    (introduction — 6 measures of guitar only)

        bass line in the introduction:

G|————————————|————————————|————————————|———————————|
D|333303330330|2222—222—22—|333303330330|2222—222—2—|
A|————————————|————2———2——2|————————————|————2———2—2|
E|————————————|————————————|————————————|———————————|


                            (verse 1)
                     
G|——|——————|—————————|
D|——|——————|—————————|
A|00|——————|55—5555/7|
E|——|1111/3|——5——————|


G|———|——————|———7—|————|
D|———|——————|——7—7|————|
A|———|——————|55———|530—|
E|553|1111/3|—————|———3|

   (chorus)
G|————————————|————————————|
D|————————————|————————————|
A|————————————|————————————|
E|1111—111—11—|0000—000—00—|


G|———————————|———————————|————————|—————————————————|
D|———————————|———————————|————————|—————————————————|
A|———————————|———————————|55577757|888—10—10—10—12|
E|1111—111—11|0000—000—00|————————|—————————————————|

G|————————————|————————————|
D|————————————|————————————|
A|————————————|————————————|
E|1111—111—11—|0000—000—00—|



G|———————————|———————————|————————|————————|
D|———————————|———————————|————————|————————|
A|———————————|———————————|55577757|875———|
E|1111—111—11|0000—000—00|————————|—————7|


   (verse 2)


G|———|——————|———7|——————|
D|———|——————|——7—|——————|
A|———|——————|55——|5555/7|
E|553|1111/3|————|——————|



G|———|——————|———7—|————|
D|———|——————|——7—7|————|
A|———|——————|55———|530—|
E|553|1111/3|—————|———3|

   (repeat chorus)

   (electric guitar solo)

   (final chorus version) 

G|————————————|————————————|
D|————————————|————————————|
A|————————————|————————————|
E|1111—111—11—|0000—000—00—|


G|———————————|———————————|————————|—————————————————|
D|———————————|———————————|————————|—————————————————|
A|———————————|———————————|55577757|888—10—10—10—12|
E|1111—111—11|0000—000—00|————————|—————————————————|


G|————————————|————————————|
D|————————————|————————————|
A|————————————|————————————|
E|1111—111—11—|0000—000—00—|

 
G|————————————|————————————|
D|————————————|————————————|
A|————————————|————————————|
E|5555—555—55—|7777—777—77—|


G|——————————————————————————|————————|
D|——————————————————————————|————————|
A|——————————————————————————|————————|
E|10—10—10—10—10—10—10—10—10|88887777|
 

G|————————|———————|
D|————————|———————|
A|55577757|875——|
E|————————|—————75|

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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