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Hives — Hate To Say I Told You So (ver 5) bass tabs



Song: Hate To Say I Told You So
Band: The Hives
Album: Veni Vidi Vicious
Tabbed by: Neil Coons ([email protected])

The person who tabbed this before had no idea what they were doing. In the
video for "Hate To Say I Told You So", you can see that the bassist is
playing low on the bottom string and the number of notes are fast and
constant throughout the line. The main line is:

G|——————————————————————————————————————||
D|——————————————————————————————————————||
A|——————————————————8—8—8———————————————||
E|——10—10—0—8—8—8—0———————0—6—6—6—6—6/——||

If you play it with the tone all the way up, and a very faint amount of
distortion, it'll sound exactly like the video. The biggest key is hitting
the "E" string when you're swtiching from note to note.

There are other parts to the song, but all you do is hammer on the "G" or
"D" strings over and over. Listen to the song to get it right. It's an easy
song and it's fun to play.


Tablature player for this song:
Hives - Hate To Say I Told You So (ver 5) Bass Tab

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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