A Certain Shade Of Green (Acoustic) Bass Tabs

Bassist: Dirk Lance
Band: Incubus
Album: When Incubus Attacks Vol. 1
Song: A Certain Shade of Green (Acoustic Version)

I searched the net for a tab of this song for a long time and
found nothing, so i just tabbed it!, Its my first tab
hope it helps you. Note that this isnt meant to give every
detail about the song, just to give you an idea, so you can
work over that.

This is a pretty simple song, and really fun if you have
a guitar player and drums to play with.

This version (also called "Lounge Version") is REALLY diferent 
from the original one, only the notes from the chorus of the original 
one are used, and it has a jazzy rythim, gotta love it. 
It also screams IMPROVISATION in every chance you can do so. 
I tabbed the riff endings simply so its all up to you. Have Fun!

Intro: (just before the guitar starts repeating the main riff)
G|——————————————————————————————|
D|————————0—88——0——88——0————————|
A|————————————————————————10/5——|
E|———6——————————————————————————|

Chorus Riff:

You need to hear the song to get the rythim, but its quite easy, and the ending
is not exactly like that with the slide, but you can improvise a lot in that part,
You play 1 time after the intro and during chorus.

G|————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
D|——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————0—88——0——88——0————————|
A|—5——00—5—5——0—55—66—5——00—5—5—0—5h7p5——————————————————————————————————————10/5—|
E|——————————————————————————————————————7—00—7—7—0—77—0—6—————————————————————————|


Verse Variation:

The verse is exactly the same as chorus, with a small variation on a couple of notes.
Its played during the verses, and the solos (Dj and Guitar).

G|————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
D|——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————0—77——0——77——0—7——————|
A|—5——00—5—5——0—55—66—5——00—5—5—0—5h7p5——————————————————————————————————————9/———|
E|——————————————————————————————————————7—00—7—7—0—77—0—5—————————————————————————|


Thats all!

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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