Vitamin (Ver 3) Bass Tabs - Incubus @ BigBassTabs.com

Incubus — Vitamin
from their first album S.C.I.E.N.C.E.
Dirk Lance is an awesome bassist.
this is only my first tab, but I think I did a decent job.
***BLUE TREBLE CLEF CAMPAIGN!  SAVE OLGA!***
Standard G,D,A,E tuning.
Guitar plays alone for a while w/ a phaser pedal.
Intro while guitar w/ phaser pedal is playing:

G|———————————|
D|———————————|
A|———————————| repeated until the heavy part of the
E|—0—0—0—000—| intro.
2nd part of intro (the heavy part)

G|——————————————————|
D|—2—2——————————————| repeated until 1st verse, then
A|—————————3h5——————| the verse is the same as the
E|—————0—0—————0—00—| first intro part.
Verse

G|———————————|
D|———————————| It may be hard to get the rhythm, but
A|———————————| listen to the way it is in the song,
E|—0—0—0—000—| and this is correct.
Chorus

G|———————————————————————————————————| similar to the heavy intro,
D|—2—2———————————————————————————————| but slightly different. You
A|—————————3h5——————5—5——————————————| may have to hear the CD to
E|—————0—0—————0—00—————0—0—3h5—0—00—| get the rhythm.
*there's a part after the 2nd chorus where it is just Brandon
playing a bongo drum, then the bridge kicks in*
Bridge

G|—————————————————|
D|—2———2———————————| this repeats a few times until Brandon says
A|———————3—2———2———| "coming closer to" and then it's a simple
E|———————————————3—| beat that is just:

G|—————|
D|—————|
A|—————|
E|—0—0—|
Outro

G|——————————————————|
D|—2—2——————————————| it's the same as the heavy intro. this goes
A|—————————3h5——————| till the end of the song.
E|—————0—0—————0—00—|
Sorry I didn't write how many times to play each part or anything,
but man I really gotta piss bad, so I didn't have time.  haha.
I coulda finished it later, but nah...
Hope this tab has helped someone out.
_——=JAKE=——_
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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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