Band: Insane Clown Possee (ICP)
Album: (single)
Song: Ain't Nuttin' But a Bitch Thang (Eminem Diss #2)
Tuning: Standard (G, D, A, E)
Tabbed by: Niall 'Uncle Clitsta' ([email protected]) formally 'clitz'
note: great bassline

legend
———————
/     — Slide
~     — Let Ring (see below tab for breif descrition)
^ ^ ^ — Triplet (beginners see below tab)
5h7   — Hammer on
7p5   — Pull Off

|G|————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
|D|————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
|A|————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
|E|————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————

Intro
|G|——————————|—————————————————————————|——————————————|
|D|——————————|*———————————————————————*|———7/——7/—————|
|A|———REST———|*—————7——6——5~——————————*|——————————————|
|E|——————————|———0————————————5——4——3——|——————————————|

Verse (repeat as needed)
|G|—————————————————————————|
|D|*———————————————————————*|
|A|*—————7——6——5~——————————*|
|E|——0————————————5——4——3———|

Chorus (Eminem Ain't Nuttin But A Bitch...)
                                       ^ ^ ^
|G|——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
|D|*———————————————————————————————————7—7—7——6——5——————————————————————*|
|A|*———7——6——5~——————————————7——6——5——————————————————7——6——5~——————————*|
|E|—0———————————5——4——3———0————————————————————————0————————————5——4——3——|

Fill 1 (not nessicarily needed...HUSBAND, TELL ME WHERE SHES AT?)
|G|————————————————————————————————————————————|
|D|—————7———7————————7—————————————————————————|
|A|—5—5———5———5——5—5———7——5—5h7p5—5—6——6—7—————|
|E|————————————————————————————————————————————|

Fill 2 (not nessicarily needed...the 'suck dick' fill, unsure)
|G|——————————————————————————————————————|
|D|——————————————————————————————————————|
|A|—————————————————————————————5h7—7————|
|E|—5————5————5————5————5————5———————————|

Added Bonus (during the intro there is a little background music, this is it
for bass, see below for more info)
|G|———————————————|
|D|*—————————————*|
|A|*—3——3——3——6~—*|
|E|———————————————|

thats it!
Enjoy 
Clitz
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FURTHER INFORMATION — READ
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Triplet — The way I play a triplet is with a pick and i just up and down pick fast
if you know the song you'll learn how to play it.
Let Ring? — No, rather then stating all the other notes in the verse were staccato
i would rather say the D is a Lagatto, or a Longer note, perhaps even a reverse slide.
Added bonus — when your playing the added bonus, to get that tinnie sound play your
A—string with a Pick close to the metallic area that holds your strings tension.

About Insane Clown Posse

Insane Clown Posse is an American hip hop duo from Detroit, Michigan. The group is composed of Joseph Bruce and Joseph Utsler, who perform under the respective personas of the "wicked clowns" Violent J and Shaggy 2 Dope. Insane Clown Posse performs a style of hardcore hip hop known as horrorcore and is known for its elaborate live performances. The duo has earned two platinum and three gold albums. According to Nielsen SoundScan, the entire catalog of the group has sold 6.5 million units in the United States and Canada as of April 2007.

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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