Rise As One Bass Tabs - Jah Sun @ BigBassTabs.com

Standard Tuning for 5—String Bass BEADG

This is a pretty straight forward groove that's fun to play.  

There are three main parts: a main riff that's steady through most of the song, an alternate riff that marks the end of a four measure section, but it isn't consistently applied, and a four measure section of one hits on the root.  I didn't tab out the entire song at length, because it's pretty easy to figure out just by listening to it.  

There's a tiny section where the bass drops out around 2:56, but it's easy to navigate once you have a feel for the song. 

Main Riff (played throughout)

G|———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
D|———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
A|———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
E|————5—————5—————5——3————————3——————————————————————————————————|
B|——————————————————————5——3—————————————————————————————————————|

Alternate Riff (played at the end of four measure sections intermittently)

G|———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
D|———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
A|———————————————————3——5——5——3——————————————————————————————————|
E|————5—————5—————5——————————————————————————————————————————————|
B|———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|

Single note hits (played in one four measure section from ~14s to 24s at the start of the song) 

G|———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
D|———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
A|———————————————————————————————————————————————————————5———3———|
E|————5————————————5————————————5—————————————5——————————————————|
B|———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|

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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