Hate To Say I Told You So Bass Tabs - Hives @ BigBassTabs.com

if you don't have the cd i wrote it so you can still play it with out the cd.
you will need a pick( make sure you stroke the string both up and down not one
way) unless you are extremely skilled. Basically there is only 2  bass tab
thingys or whatever the hell you call em. If you listen to the song you just
apply these tabs to the song and yes i know this doesn't make me seem very
intelligent.
do this 8times

G|————————————————
D|————————333—————
A|555—333—————111—
E|————————————————
pause for 16 beats

G|————————————————
D|————————333—————
A|555—333—————111—
E|————————————————
^8 more times of these
wait 8 beats

G|————————————————
D|————————333—————
A|555—333—————111—
E|————————————————
^ two more of these babies
WAIT 16 BEATS

G|————————————————
D|————————333—————
A|555—333—————111—
E|————————————————
^ 8 MORE
WAIT 8 BEATS

G|————————————————
D|————————333—————
A|555—333—————111—
E|————————————————
^2 TIMES
WAIT 16

G|————————————————
D|————————333—————
A|555—333—————111—
E|————————————————
^8 TIMES

G|————————————————
D|————————————————
A|5—5—5—5—5—5—5—5—
E|————————————————

G|————————————————
D|————————333—————
A|555—333—————111—
E|————————————————
^KEEP PLAYING IT UNTIL THE SONG ENDS
YUP IT'S THAT SIMPLE! GEEWILLICKERS!
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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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