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Ian Brown — Stellify bass tabs



(submitted by millionaire1982)
A great single from Ian Brown. This is really cool to play, it has a 
driving bassline for the chorus and verse, with some nice slides. Lucky
I like this song a lot, because I had to listen to it enough. Enjoy.....

I didn't put the exact number of notes, but you will get the idea when you
play. Listen to the song to get timings and tempo.

Intro— no bass, goes on for a while without

Verse 1( Starts at about 1:02)

G |—————————————————|—————————————————|—————————————————|—————————————————|
D |—————————————————|—————————————————|—————————————————|—————————————————|
A |—7777777777——————|—5555555555——————|—333333333———————|—————————————————|
E |—————————————————|—————————————————|—————————————————|—33333333————————|
1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &


G |—————————————————|—————————————————|—————————————————|—————————————————|
D |—————————————————|—————————————————|—————————————————|—————————————————|
A |—————————————————|—3/12 1212121212—|—————————————————|—————————————————|
E |—5555555555——————|—————————————————|—————————————————|—————————————————|
1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &

Verse 2

This is exactly the same as the first verse, but has a tasty little palm mute on all the notes.

Chorus


G |—————————————————|—————————————————|—————————————————|—————————————————|
D |—————————————————|—————————————————|—————————————————|—————————————————|
A |—33333333————————|—555555555———————|——77777777———————|—————————————————|
E |—————————————————|—————————————————|—————————————————|——33333333———————|
1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &


G |—————————————————|—————————————————|—————————————————|—————————————————|
D |—————————————————|—————————————————|—————————————————|—————————————————|
A |—33333333——————— |—5555555555————— |—————————————————|—3/ 12 121212122 |
E |—————————————————|—————————————————|—33333333————————|—————————————————|
1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &


G |—————————————————|—————————————————|—————————————————|—————————————————|
D |—————————————————|—————————————————|—————————————————|—————————————————|
A |—————————————————|—————————————————|—————————————————|—————————————————|
E |——13 /———————————|—————————————————|—————————————————|—————————————————|
1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &

On this slide down from the 13, I know for sure it is from the 12th the c on
the A string. However, I like how you can end with you the 12 on the A, and
then have the next finger positioned on the 13th and slide down from the F note
on the 13th, and it gives it a fatter sound. Do whatever sounds right.

Wait/break


Do verse 1
Then Chorus
Then Verse 1 to wrap things up.

I hope you enjoyed playing this, I really enjoyed tabbing it. It has been a nice obsession tabbing it.

Pleased check the lone wolf. Beatbox and bass on you—tube at www.youtube.com\thelonewolfofficial




Tablature player for this song:
Ian Brown - Stellify 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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