Pain Bass Tabs - Grammatrain @ BigBassTabs.com

Artist: GRAMMATRAIN
Song: Pain
Album: Flying
Tabbed by: Deric Dalton
EMail: [email protected]


This is my first TAB so bear with me...


Drop you Bass guitar to drop D. You will have to make the E string in tune with
the A string at the seventh fret on the E instead of the fifth.


If you want to get the same distortion sound as Dalton does, I sugest using a
Boss Turbo Overdrive or Boss Distortion pedels. The Big Muff pedel also has a
sound that is similar to Dalton's bass, but if you want the real thing, use a
Boss. (At least that is what I rember him telling me what he uses)


SONG IS IN 4/4 TIME


VERSE NUMBER ONE:


(E}—0—1—0—3—5—3—0—3—5—3—0—1—3—5—3—0—3—5


PLAY VERSE ONE SEVEN TIMES


CHORUS:


{D}—————————————————————————————————5—5—3———————————————————————————
{A}—————————5—5—5—5—5—5—5—5—6—5—5—5———————————————5—5—5—5—5—5—5—5—6—
{E}—0—0—0—5———————————————————————————————0—0—0—5———————————————————


{D}——————————————(slide down to the F or third fret)
{A}—5—5—5—5——————
{E}—————————5—5~3


REPEAT CHORUS RIFF TWO TIMES.


VERSE NUMBER TWO:


(A}————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
{E}—0—1—0—3—5—3—0—3—5—3—0—1—3—5—3—0—3—5—0—1—0—3—5—3—0—3—5—3—0—0—0—0


{E}—5—3——————————
{A}—————5—0—3—0—5


PLAY ONCE


THEN PLAY VERSE ONE EIGHT TIMES


THEN PLAY THE CHORUS TWICE


COUNT THREE MEASURES (TWELVE COUNTS)


BRIDGE1:


{E}—0—0—3—0—0—0—0—5—7—0—0—2—0—0—0—0—5—3


PLAY BRIDGE1 SIX TIMES


THEN COUNT OFF FOUR MEASURES (SIXTEEN COUNTS). THEN PLAY THE PICK UP TO VERSE
ONE.


PICK UP


{E}—3—5


PLAY ONCE


THEN GO BACK TO VERSE ONE. PLAY FOUR TIMES.


PLAY CHORUS FOUR TIMES


BRIDGE2:


{E}—0—3—5—5—5—5—0—3—5—0—3—5—5—5—5—0—6—5 (LET RING)


This is the great song Pain. I love this song. Is fun to play. Listen to the CD
to get the rythm and beat down. Hope you enjoy!!! Keep praying for me, and for
Paul, Pete, and Dalton. They are a great band. (If not the best!!!)


P.S. Rember, this is my first TAB. If not fully satisfied please return all
unused contents, box, UPC code, and reason of dissatisfaction and you will
recieve a full unconditional refund. (ha ha)

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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