Favorite Things (Ver 2) Bass Tabs - Incubus @ BigBassTabs.com

Song: Favorite Things
Artist: Incubus
Album: S.C.I.E.N.C.E.
Tabbed by Spooney ([email protected])

This is correction of my previous tab, namely the fast break part. It is
hard to hear the bass in the verse, which is why I have included a variation
which follows the guitar. If you have a copy of When Incubus Attacks, you
can hear the bass much better than on the record.

Main riff (also played through the verse)
G|———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
D|———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
A|—0———0—1———1——————————————————0———0—1———1——————————————————|
E|———0—————1———5555—5—0—1—2—3—4———0—————1———6666—6—0—1—2—3—4—|

Main riff variations
G|———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
D|———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
A|—0———0—1———1——————————————————0———0—1———1——————————————————|
E|———0—————1———5555—5—0—xxxxxxx———0—————1———6666—6—0—xxxxxxx—|

G|———————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
D|———————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
A|—0———0—1———1————————————————0———0—1———1————————————————|
E|———0—————1———5555—5—3—333—3———0—————1———6666—6—3—333—3—|

Fast break
G|———————————————————————|
D|———————————————————————|
A|—————————77——————88————|
E|—5555—66————6666————77—|

Chorus
G|————————————————————————|————————————————————————|
D|————————————————————————|————————————————————————|
A|——————/8—88———————————8—|——————/8—88—————————————|
E|—5—55———————5—5—6—66/———|—5—55———————5—5—6—6—66——|

Slow down riff (after the first chorus)
G|——————————————————————————————————————————|
D|——————————————————————————————————————————|
A|—5———55———4———44———3———33———1———11—(hold)—|
E|———5————5———4————4———3————3———1———————————|

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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