
Title: Mudfootball
Artist: Jack Johnson
Album: In Between Dreams
Bassist: Merlo Podlewski
Tabbed: Ashley Gowan
Tuning: Standard (EADG)

Guitar Intro :  0:00—00:20

Verse : (8 bars) 00:20
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  1 + 2 + 3 + 4 +  1 + 2 + 3 + 4 +                                     2x

Chorus : (6 bars) 0:40
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A—7———————————————|3———————————————|———————5——5———5—|———————5——5———5—|
E———————55——5—————|————————————————|3—————3—————————|3—————3—————————|  

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A————————5——5———5—|———————5——5———5—|
E—3—————3—————————|3—————3—————————|

Break : (4 bars) 0:55
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Verse : (8 bars) 1:05

Chorus : (6 bars) 1:25

Bridge : (8 bars) 1:39
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Verse : (8 bars) 1:59

Chorus : ( bars) 2:19
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E———————55——5———5—|————————————————|3—————3—————————|3—————3—————————|  

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A————————5——5———5—|———————5——5———5—|
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Guitar Outro : (till fade)

Note : The bridge has a weird rythym and is hard to work out the 
timing for so just listen to the song and it should come to you 
alot easier.

Any problems, inquries, suggestions or corrections just send 
me an email at [email protected].
Thanks.
Ash

About Johnson, Jack

Jack Hody Johnson (born May 18, 1975) is a Hawaii resident, singer-songwriter, musician, filmmaker and surfer known for his work in the soft rock and acoustic genres. In 2001, he achieved commercial success after the release of his debut album, Brushfire Fairytales. He has since released four more albums and a number of EPs. He is also known for organizing an annual event, the K?kua Festival.

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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