Wild Child Bass Tabs - Heart @ BigBassTabs.com

This is the bass part for Heart's song "Wild Child" off of the Rock the house live! album. 
You'd be able to figure out the studio version with this too if you wanted. I'm not going 
to tab out every note because it's very repetative, you'll see. It's really only a matter 
of knowing where you should be playing and the rhythm will come to you quickly.

Fig. 1 (Intro)
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—3*————————————————————————
*repeat this about 50 times.

Fig. 2"You're wild and willing..."
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—2*————————————————————————
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*repeat this about 25 times.

(Fig. 1 about 25 times)
(Fig.2)
(Fig. 1 about 60 times)

Guitar comes in...
(Fig. 2 about 30 times)
(Fig. 1 about 30 times)

Verse:
(Fig. 1 about 16 times)
(Fig. 2 about 14 times)
(Fig. 1 about 16 times)
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——2————————————————————————————————
———————0———————————————————————————
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Chorus:
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—2——————2————————2———————2——————————————————————————
———3—5——————3——5———3——5————3—5—5—5—5—5—5———————————— etc.

(Verse) 
(Chorus)
(During guitar lead just repeat notes from verse)
(Verse)
(Chorus)...but at the end of chorus add...
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—5——5——————————————————————————————————————
———————5———————————————————————————————————

(Repeat chorus until the end where you go...)
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—2—2———————————————————————————————————————
—————3—3——5——5—5———————————————————————————

Wow...it's easy to play but looks really weird written out. I know I was too lazy to type 
out every single note but this should be good enough. Have a good day.
Tabbed by: Citysburning2

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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