Evolution Bass Tabs - Iota @ BigBassTabs.com

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Title:			Evolution
Artist:			iOTA
Album:			Big Grandfather

tab author		Tim Davey
email			[email protected]
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My first attempt at a tab. I can't guarantee the tuning for the CD version, but
careful observation of Bongo playing the song live tells me that this is how he plays
it, or at least it is close. However it is still just my interpretation so don't take
it as gospel; usual caveats apply.

As I am both a novice tabber and bassist any feedback or corrections would be
welcome.




Figure 1: Main riff (verse)

G:—————————————————————————————————————|
D:—————————————————————————————————————|
A:—————————————————————————————————————|
E:——0——0———————————————0———————————————|

Play this ten times from about 0:35 until about 1:35 (CD version of course).
On the CD the notes are pretty clear but on stage they are often played kind of
staccato by Bongo muting each note as soon as it is played.


Then the chorus:

Figure 2
G:—————————————————————————————————————|
D:—————————————————————————————————————|
A:—————————————————————————————————————|
E:——121——1/51——1—1/71———————————————|


Then back to figure 1 twice, then the little magic Bongo flick which I can't do
without any effects. Follow this with figure 3 eight times until about 2:40

Figure 3:

G:—————————————————————————————————————|
D:—————————————————————————————————————|
A:—————————————————————————————————————|
E:——0——0——0————————————0———————————————|


Then play this slightly different chorus riff twice:

Figure 4
G:—————————————————————————————————————————|
D:—————————————————————————————————————————|
A:—————————————————————————————————————————|
E:——121——1/51—1—1/71———10—10———8—10——10—|


Then figure 5 three times to slide () on the last repeat

Figure 5
G:————————————————————————————————————|
D:————————————————————————————————————|
A:————————————————————————————————————|
E:———10——10————————8h10—10————————————|

Rest for a couple of riffs, then play figure 1 three times,
then play figure 1 four times extending and adding distortion on the last E.

Repeat the chorus (figure 4) twice, but kind of mute the slides.

Finally, figure 5 five or six times to fadeout.


—————————————————————————————————————————————————————
/  = slide up
/X = slide up to fret 'X'
  = slide down
X = slide down to fret 'X'
h  = hammer—on
—————————————————————————————————————————————————————


Taken from bigbasstabs.com —

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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