Round the 2— Limlifter
Tabbed By Yerp
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Tuning: E A D G

Notes: This song is really simple, nothing fancy, but it's played fairly quickly.

Riff 1
G|—————————|
D|—————————|
A|———3—————|
E|—5———5—3—|

Play Riff 1 8 times.
Then play Riff 1—2 8 times.

Riff 1—2
G|—————————|
D|———3—————|
A|—5———5—3—|
E|—————————|


Then play:

Riff 2—Verse
G|——————————————————————|
D|——————————————————————|
A|—33—333—333—3———3—————|
E|——————————————5———5—3—|

Play that twice and then play:

Riff 3
G|—————————————————————————————————————————————|
D|———————————————————————————————————————3—————|
A|—————————————————————————————————————5———5—3—|
E|—11—111—111—1—1/3/5/3/1—11—111—111—1—————————|

Then play Riff 2 twice and then play:

Riff 4
G|—————————————————————————————————————|
D|————————————————3————————————————————|
A|——————————————5———5—3————————————————|
E|—11—111—111—1—————————11—111—111—111—|

Then on to the chorus:

Riff 5
G|—————————————————|
D|—————————————————|
A|————55/———————33—|
E|—3X—————11111————|


Play Riff 5 a few times and then play Riff 1 and 1—2 8 times each.

A side note here, When you play Riff 1—2 for the second time, mute the F right after
you
play it.
(for everyone who is musically inclined, F=3 on D...)

Then play Riff 2 twice, but mute C the first time. (3 on A)
Then play Riff 4.
Then onto Riff 5.
Then quietly play Riff 1 and then fade out.
Right before you come back in, play Riff 1.
Then play Riff 2 a couple times and Riff 4, muting some notes.
After that play Riff 5 and end.

Taken from bigbasstabs.com —

About Limblifter

Limblifter is a Canadian alternative rock group from Vancouver, formed in 1996.

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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