Band: Lifer
Song: Breathless
Album: Lifer

You need a 5 string bass to play this song, unless you detune the
hell out of your 4 string, and if you do that.. good luck.

Ok, this is my very first tab, ever, so dont crucify me...

Intro/Verses
G|——————————————|——————————|
D|———————————3——|——————————|
A|—————2———2————|—————2————|
E|———3———1——————|———3———1——|
B|—0————————————|—0————————|
When playing this riff for the last time before you go into the
Pre—Chorus/Heavy Riff, don't play the final F note on the E string.
I was too lazy to tab it down, so I figured I'd tell you.

Pre—Chorus/Heavy Riff
G|————————————————————————————————————|
D|————————————————————————————————————|
A|————————————————————————————————————|
E|——————————————3—3————————————————3—3|
B|—0——0—0—0—0—0———————0——0—0—0—0—0————|

Chorus (I am suffocating...)
G|———————————————————————————————————|
D|———————————————————————————————————|
A|———————————————————————————————————|
E|———5—55—————3—33—|———5—5h7h5—————3—|
B|—3——————0—0——————|—3—————————0—0———|

Umm.. thats about it, there might be some extra fills in the chorus,
or some octave slapping on the A and G notes in the chorus.. but other
than that, it should be right. My timing might be way off too, so listen
to the cd for the timing.

email me for any questions
[email protected]



Taken from bigbasstabs.com —

About Lifer

Lifer was a five-piece nu metal band from Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, in the United States. The group went under various names and only released one studio album in 2001.

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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