Song: Losing His Touch
Band: Jack Off Jill
Album: Clear Hearts, Grey Flowers
Author: twiggles([email protected])

This song was done with a five string, but you can play it with a four 
string in drop D(minus the bridge, which is why I tabbed it in five 
string). I'm sure this song is off a little(especially the opening 
chord, I can't really make it out). Please e—mail me corrections.

Intro/verse

G—————————|—————————————————————————|————————————————————
D—————————|—————————————————————————|————————————————————
A—————————|———————3—3———————2—2—————|————————————————————
E—————————|—————————————————————————|—333—555—666—555—4—4
B—2p0—2h4—|—4—4—4—————4—4—4—————5—5—|————————————————————

Chorus

G—————————————————————
D————4————4—3————3—2——
A—5————4——————3——————2
E—————————————————————
B—————————————————————

Bridge(second part; first part uses the verse riffs)

G————————————————————————————————
D————————————————————————————————
A————————————————————————————————
E————————————————————————————————
B—3——3——33333333333333333333333

About Jack Off Jill

Jack Off Jill was an American alternative rock band from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, formed in 1992. Founded by Jessica Fodera, Tenni Arslanyan, Robin Moulder, and Michelle Oliver. Though these four young women were the initial founders, twelve members rotated through the group in its life span, including Scott Putesky, guitarist and co-founder of Marilyn Manson. The band lasted eight years, with only Moulder and Fodera remaining through all its lineups.

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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Jack Off Jill — Losing His Touch bass tabs