DS Diner Bass Tabs - Les Claypool And His... @ BigBassTabs.com

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Band: Les Claypools Fearless Flying Frog Brigade
Song: Ds Diner
Tuning: Standard
Bassist: Les Claypool
Notation:
·	/ —Slide up
·	 — Slide down
·	x — Dead note
·	T  Tap
·	S — Slap
·	P — Pop
·	^ — Flamenco down stroke
·	V — Flamenco up stroke
This song is done on a 6 string fretless but it works on a 4 fretless. Two notes
stacked
is a chord which most of them are played flamenco style with your fingernails using
up
and down strokes. Some of the chords are played with the plucking hand using a double
tap.
This song is in 4/4 meter and consists of two bars put together. The first is the
main part
and the second bar is the different fill that varies.

Main Part
        S        S       S        T     T
G———————————————————————————16———15———————
D———————————————————————————15———14———————
A—————————————————————————————————————————
E————3/————————15——————x—————————————————

Fill One
      S     ^  V  ^
G——————————x——x——17
D——————————x——x——17
A———————————————————
E———3/——————————————

Fill Two
      S   S    P         P
G———————————————————————————
D—————————————15h17—15—————
A————————————————————————————
E———3/——x——————————————————

Fill Three
      S     S       P
G——————————————————————
D———————————————————17
A——————————————————————
E——3/——————15——————————

This song is played by playing the main part then followed by a random fill. That is
pretty
much the whole song listen to the recording for rhythm. These are only a few of the
fills
make up your own and have fun. This is my interpretation it may not be 100% but its
close.

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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