Teacher Bass Tabs - Jethro Tull @ BigBassTabs.com

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Title: Teacher
Artist: Jethro Tull
Album: 

Instrument: 4 String Bass

Tabbed by: Art ([email protected])

Notes:
4 string bass guitar

During the part I do not have on here the bassist just improvises, honestly.
If you can't figure out your own fill email me and I will make one for you.

              Main Riff  X 12 (varies)
G |——————————9—————————————————||
D |—7—7————7—————5—5————4——————.||
A |——————7————————————5———5—5——.||
E |—————————————————————————————||

Chorus   X 3 !!(on the third time leave out the
last two notes and go to the Interlude)!!
G ——————————————————————||
D —————x—x—x—x—3—3—————.||
A —5—5—————————————3—3—.||
E ——————————————————————||

Interlude (again, leave the last 5 notes off and go to the main riff)
G ———————7h9——————————————————||
D —7h9—9—————————————7h9 9—9—.||
A ————————————7h9—9——————————.||
E ————————————————————————————||

***An a lot more fun way to play the Interlude is as follows:
       
G ——————————15/17—————————————————————||
D —15/17—17—13/15—————————————————————||
A —13/15—15————————————————13h15—1515—||
E ————————————————13h15—15————————————||

It's just the Interlude with the fifths that the flute plays. Play it the third time through 
the interlude.

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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