Artist: Jimmy Eat World
album: clarity
song: lucky denver mint
tabbed by eric d langley

alrite, this is a realllly easy tab. just keep plucking each note
over and over again for effect with emphasis on certain ones, you'll
know what im talking about. just do it over and over again. by the way,
the (44) means walk it up to the 555555555 part. you might want to
use a pick, but it feels less personal that way. keep it natural.

G——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
D——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
A——55555555—000000000—222222222222222—(44)———————————————————————————
E——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————

for the bridge, just hit some cool harmonics, pop up like so...

G———————————222222222——4444444444——————————————————————————————————
D——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
A——5555555—————————————————————————(44)————————————————————————————
E——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————

just something to that effect. just play it fast and play it soft.
you can also just move the entire part up an octave during
the bridge and play allon the g string. it sounds pretty cool
if you're proficient with the fingering up high on the fret.

thats all from me now, ill try to get some more J.E.W. music up here
though.

About Jimmy Eat World

Jimmy Eat World is an American alternative rock band from Mesa, Arizona, formed in 1993. The band is composed of lead vocalist and guitarist Jim Adkins, guitarist and backing vocalist Tom Linton, bassist Rick Burch and drummer Zach Lind.

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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Jimmy Eat World — Lucky Denver Mint (ver 2) bass tabs