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Grinspoon — Black Friday (ver 2) bass tabs



Artist:Grinspoon
Song:Black Friday
>From "pushing the buttons EP"
Drop E to D
—p—=Pull Offs
Intro/Verse(Verse is cut shorter)— Distrotion pedal needed to play
G:—————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
D:—————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
A:—————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
D:——3p0—0——3p0—00——3p0—3p0—00——3p0—3p0—00——3p0—3—4—4—1—|
the last is either the 5th fret or the first,but i think first fits
better.
Part just after intro—
G:—————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
D:—————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
A:—8—8—8—8—8—8—8—8—8—8—8—8—8—8—8—8—————————————————————|
D:———————————————————————————————8—————————————————————|
This part repeats 4 times i think
Chorus—Not really sure,but i think it'll do, THis line mainly follows
the guitar
G:—————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
D:—————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
A:—————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
D:—0—12p11p0—10p9p0—8p7p0—6p5p0——0—3———————————————————|
Outro—similiar to the chorus,but you could probaly get away with
playing the part after the intro.
G:—————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
D:—————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
A:—————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
D:—0—12p11p0—10p9p0—8p7p0—6p5p0——0—3—0—4———————————————|
You can play this with out pulloffs if your not that good at them,
But there for the picky people out there,like me.
By Daniel Mortimer.([email protected])
Bassist For "Going No—Where"


Tablature player for this song:
Grinspoon - Black Friday (ver 2) Bass Tab

About Grinspoon

Grinspoon are an Australian rock band from Lismore, New South Wales formed in 1995 and fronted by Phil Jamieson on vocals and guitar with Pat Davern on guitar, Joe Hansen on bass guitar and Kristian Hopes on drums. Also in 1995, they won the Triple J-sponsored Unearthed competition for Lismore, with their post-grunge song "Sickfest". Their name was taken from Dr. Lester Grinspoon an Associate Professor Emeritus of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, who supports marijuana for medical use.

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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