11am Bass Tabs - Incubus @ BigBassTabs.com

Song: 11am
Artist: Incubus
Album: Morning View
Tabbed by: L.A.

The usual caveat applies: Dirk Lance uses a 5—string, this is tabbed for 
four
string, but he doesn't use the low B at all on this song so you're cool. The
closeness of the notes denotes, to the best of tab's ability, rhythm; listen
to the song for the feel.

The intro and chorus are the same figure, and the intro is used again as an
interlude (the part where the chorus is played with no words). for the 
intro,
play the figure once with ending one, for chorus repeat it with endings one
and two.

Intro (Chorus)#1  #2
G|———————————————————————————————————————————————————————|———————|———————|
D|———————————————————————————————————————————————————————|———————|———————|
A|————————————333—33——————555—333—————————333—33—0—00—00—|———————|—33333—|
E|—0—00—00———————————0—000————————0—00—00————————————————|—33333—|———————|

Verse  (x2)
G|—————————————|————————————————|
D|*———————————*|————————————————|
A|*————0—3—3——*|—————0—3==5==3==|
E|—0——3——————3—|—0—3————————————|

Prechorus
G|——————————————————————————————|
D|——————————————————————————————|
A|—0===00——3===33——0===3————————|
E|——————————————————————3——3——1—|

2nd Prechorus (the extended one)
G|————————————————————————————————————————————————|
D|————————————————————————————————————————————————|
A|—0===00——3===33——0===00——3===33——0==0——3————————|
E|—————————————————————————————————————————3——3—1—|

Bridge (3rd verse)
G|——————————————————————————|———|————————————|
D|——————————————————————————|———|————————————|
A|——————————————————————————|—3—|————————(2)—|
E|—3——1——333—1————3——1——333—|———|—1——0===————|

Then play the intro/chorus fig. with ending #2 three times, and end on an
open E.

This is a beautiful song, perhaps the next single after "Nice to Know You"
and perhaps with as much mainstream muscle as "Drive." Questions, polite
comments or requests, find me on the message board
basstabarchive.com/discussion or at [email protected]

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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