Spiderweb Bass Tabs - Grammatrain @ BigBassTabs.com

Artist: GRAMMATRAIN
Song: Spiderweb
Album: Flying
The TABer (or TABee): Deric Dalton
EMail: [email protected]

This is a groovy tune. In order to get the right sound, you must tune your
guitar to drop D. This means that the E string will be in tune with the A
string at the seventh fret insted of the fifth fret. Have fun. Then if you
want to get the distortion sound that Dalton Roaraback has on his bass use
a Boss Turbo OverDrive, or a Boss Distortion pedal. You can use a Sovtek
Big Muff to kinda' get the sound, but it just isn't the same.

SONG IS IN 4/4 TIME
COUNT OFF TWO MEASURES (EIGHT COUNTS)

INTRO:

{A}—————2———2—2—————0—————0————
{E}—0—0———0—————0—3———3—3———3—3

PLAY INTRO SIX TIMES

VERSE:

{A}—————2—————2—————0———0——
{E}—0—0———0—0———3—3———3———3

PLAY EIGHT TIMES

CHORUS

{A}—2—2—————————2—2—————————2—2—————————0—0—0—0
{E}—————0—3—3—0—————0—3—3—0—————0—3—3—0————————

PLAY TWICE

GO BACK TO PLAYING THE VERSE.
PLAY THE VERSE EIGHT TIMES.

THEN PLAY THE CHORUS FOUR TIMES.

PLAY THE INTRO RIFF ONCE.

PLAY THE CHORUS TWICE.

PLAY THE VERSE EIGHT TIMES.

PLAY THE CHORUS EIGHT TIMES.

END WITH THE INTRO RIFF ONCE.
— — — — — — — —

You have just learned the song Spiderweb by the great band GRAMMATRAIN. If you
are happy, i'm happy. If you aren't happy, i'm not. Well, accually i am, but any
how... Keep me in your prayers. Rember, i'm just a stupid sixteen year old dude
and i can use all your prayers, so could GRAMMATRAIN! Keep praying that GOD will
do some awesome things with GRAMMATRAIN!!! Peace— deric

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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