
Artist: Green Day
Song: "When I Come Around"
Album: Dookie & International Superhits
Bassist: Mike Dirnt
Tabbed by:Justin

Standard Tuning

Key of Symbols and Notations:
============================
h = Hammer On
p = Pull Off
/ = Slide to
x = Palm Mute

INTRO:
**The Guitar Will Play the Following Progression:
F#  C#  D# B
Then Come in with:

G|—————3h4p3—|
D|—4—4———————|
A|———————————|
E|———————————|

**Then You'll break Into the Verse.
The Verse Bass Line is as Follows:

VERSE:

G|———————3h4p3——————————————————————————————————————————————————|
D|—4—4—4—————————————3h4p3——————————————————————————————————————|
A|—————————————4—4—4————————6—6—6—2—<(Slight Ring out on that 2)|
E|——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|

**That Will Be Played until a Drum Roll comes in,
That Drum Roll will signal that the chorus is coming in.
The Chorus isn't as complicated as the Verse and Intro
Because it isn't laden with the Grace Notes.

CHORUS:
                            (part a) (Part b)
G|——————————————————————————————————|———————|
D|——————————————————————————————————|—5h6p5—|
A|——————————————————————————————————|———————|
E|—4—4—4—4—4—4—4—/6—7—7—7—7—7—7—7—7—|———————|

**Play Part A, then Part B, then Part A, then as Billy is rining out
"WHEN I COME AROUND" Hit This Last Part, as Follows:

G|—4p3—|
D|—————|
A|—————|
E|—————|

**After that, you'll go back into the verse, and the rest of the song is just
following the peices i've layed down for you. There is no difficult bridge
Or refrain, just play that verse line under the solo and such, and you
can't go wrong!

About Green Day

Green Day is an American rock trio formed in 1987. The band has consisted of lead vocalist and guitarist Billie Joe Armstrong, bassist and backing vocalist Mike Dirnt, and drummer Tré Cool for the majority of its existence. The band is credited as one of the two main bands, along with The Offspring, who put the punk revival into process.

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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Green Day — When I Come Around (ver 5) bass tabs