Nice To Know You (Ver 2) Bass Tabs - Incubus @ BigBassTabs.com

Song: Nice to Know You
Artist: Incubus
Album: Morning View
Tabbed by: L.A.

If you've read any of my other tabs you know the usual caveat: Dirk uses a 5 
string, and even though I just bought a new bass it's still a 4 string, 
which most bassists have anyway, so this is tabbed without flaw for a 4 
string.

The last two tabs were way off, but kudos to Mark Pasierb and Scott Crist 
anyway.

Drop—D tuning to get the lower notes.

Intro (before the heavy guitars come in) and Verse
G|————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
D|————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
A|————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
D|—14h16—16—12—12——12—14—14h16—16———14h16—16—12—12—12(0)—|

Intro Part 2 (when guitar and drums come in)
G|————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
D|————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
A|————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
D|—14h16—16—12—12——12—14—14h16—16———14h16—16—12—12—12—|

|————————————————————————————|
|————————————————————————————|
|———————————————————12—12—12—|
|—12h14—16—16—16—16——————————|

Prechorus
G|————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
D|————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
A|—————————4h5h7———————————————————————————————55h777—|
D|—7—77—77———————77—77—7777—2h4h5—55—555—5—4===———————|

|—————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
|———————————————7—77—77—7—————————————————————————————|
|—————————4h5h7———————————————————————————————————————|
|—7—77—77————————————————2h4h5—5—55—5555—2===—————————|

Chorus (played in the same style as the Intro, only an octave lower)
G|——————————————————————————————————————————————|
D|——————————————————————————————————————————————|
A|——————————————————————————————————————————————|
D|—2h4—4—0—00—2h4—4——2h4—4—0—0—00—2h4—4—4—7—7—7—|

Bridge (straight out of 2nd chorus)
G|—————————————————————————————————————————|
D|—————————————————————————————————————————|
A|—0h3—5—0—5==3==——0h3—5—0—5—3————3h5—5—0——|
D|—————————————————————————————————————————|

Very End (after you play another Chorus and at the end of the song)
G|——————————|
D|——————————|
A|——————————|
D|—999—7—77—|

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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