Fever Bass Tabs - Hives @ BigBassTabs.com


This is my first Tab so (Here goes nothing):

Intro:
  G|———————————————————————————————————3333330—————|
  D|—0—3—0—0—3—0—88888887—0—3—0—0—3—0—0———————3————|
  A|———————————————————————————————————————————————|
  E|———————————————————————————————————————————————|

Verse:
 "I just stopped listening to your story.
   As if I payed attantion once."                         — You play absolutely nothing.
                       ____________________________________________

 "And never once i felt more alive, alive, alive, ALIVE"

  G|——————————————————————|      — Not sure about this part
  D|—777755553333333——————|
  A|——————————————————————|
  E|——————————————————————|
  
Chorus:
 "Speeding up the pace of the machine.
   Calling radio and magazines.
    Preaching to the ordinary ones.
     Yes teaching all the ordinary ones."

  G|————————————————————————————|——————....          — Connected to each other
  D|—88888887—0—3—0—0—3—0———————|—88888....          — You play one for each verse of
  A|————————————————————————————|——————....            the chorus.
  E|————————————————————————————|——————....(4x)

 "It gives me fever."
          
  G|——3333330—————|
  D|—0———————3————|
  A|——————————————|
  E|——————————————|

Verse(part 2):
 "I just stopped listening to your story.
   And I'll start forgetting all at once."             — You play absolutely 
nothing.
                _________________________________________________________ 

 
 "And I never once felt more alive,alive,alive — ALIVE."


  G|——————————————————————|      — Not sure about this part(again, since it`s the same)
  D|—777755553333333——————|
  A|——————————————————————|
  E|——————————————————————|

Chorus(part 2):
 "Speeding up the pace on the machine.
   Calling radio and magazines.
    Hate my job can't wait to cut the chain.
     I love speaking to slow and the insane."

  G|————————————————————————————|——————....          — Connected to each other
  D|—88888887—0—3—0—0—3—0———————|—88888....          — You play one for each verse of
  A|————————————————————————————|——————....            the chorus.
  E|————————————————————————————|——————....(4x)

 "It gives me fever."
          
  G|——3333330—————|
  D|—0———————3————|
  A|——————————————|
  E|——————————————|

Verse(part 3):
 "I just stopped listening to your story.
   And I'll turn the tables all at once.             — You play absolutely nothing.

 — This part you need to hear the song...

  G|——————————————|
  D|—3/12\1———————|                                  — "/" SLIDE UP
  A|——————————————|                                  — "\" SLIDE DOWN
  E|——————————————|

Last Chorus:
 
 — Before the chorus there is a little bit of this...
 
  G|———————|
  D|—0—3—0—|
  A|———————|
  E|———————|
 
 "Speeding up the pace on the machine.
   Calling radio and magazines.
    My clock is ticking fast upon my wrist.
     I wanna slow it down so I'll put it on my fist."

  G|————————————————————————————|——————....          — Connected to each other
  D|—88888887—0—3—0—0—3—0———————|—88888....          — You play one for each verse of
  A|————————————————————————————|——————....            the chorus.
  E|————————————————————————————|——————....(4x)

 "Fever...Fever...Fever...I get Fever...Fever."

  G|——————————————————————————————————————————|      — "/" SLIDE UP
  D|—333/777—333/777—333/777—333/777—33———————|
  A|——————————————————————————————————————————|
  E|——————————————————————————————————————————|

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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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