
GWAR — Fuckin' An Animal
Tabbed by Jon Gill
Whole—step Tuning

The only tab I could find had half—step tuning and used two different strings. 
I have an easy whole—step tab I use and I figured I'd help out my fellow lazy 
bassists. Of course, this might sound a little off, so you could probably 
make your adjustments accordingly. This is my first tab, bear with me.

Intro
G ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
D ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
A ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
E ——12——————12——————10——————————————————————————————————————
    Oh      I       Am

Main verse (Note: After playing this the first three times and coming to 
the pause, you resume playing by starting it with 13—12—11)
G ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
D ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
A ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
E ——5——3—5——3——12—12—12—13—12——13—12—11—————————————————————

Bridge (Note: On the second bridge, don't play the entire 3rd bar. Instead, 
just go from 10 to 12, then hold and slide up to 14)
G ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
D ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
A ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
E ——12—12—12—12—12—12—12—12—14—14—14—14—14—14—14—14—————————

G ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
D ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
A ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
E ——12—12—12—12—12—12—12—12—10—10—10—10—10—10—10—10—————————

G ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
D ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
A ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
E —12—12—12—12—12—12—12—12—14—14—14—14—14—14—14—14——12———10—


Ending

G ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
D ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
A ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
E —12—12—12—12—12—12—12—12—10—10—10—10—12—12—12—12—5————19—19—19
    'Cause yooooou won't let me      fuck       you      Animal


There. The slide up from 5 all the way to 12 is a little tough in the beginning, 
but it's really not that hard.

About Gwar

GWAR is a two-time Grammy Award-nominated Shock Rock band formed in Richmond, Virginia, in 1984. The band is best known for its elaborate sci-fi/horror film inspired costumes, raunchy obscene lyrics, and graphic stage performances which consist of humorous re-enactments of politically and morally taboo themes.

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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