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transcribed by Lisa Knappe

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Playin the low—end for "Bent" Jacksonville, FL



Here is the core of this song there are a couple variations that he

plays, ie: over the solo but this will getcha through the song sounding

awesome....





Lightning Crashes

———————————————

Live from Throwing Copper





***NOTE**** the bass and drums do not enter until the end of the 2nd

verse.....when the vocals go "her intentions fall to the floor" 

slide in from the 12th to 2 on the E string...Remember the ONLY way

to make this song work when you play it out is to make it build in 

intensity so start out SOFT!!! and play wide open at the end.....I

start out clean with the tone low and end up with deep chorus and 

wide open vol & tone also sounds rather bad ass with some flange. 



Verse:

G—————|—————|—————   ||

D———— |—————|—————   || follow the guitar changes here & repeat  

A———— |—2—2—|—————   ||  ad nauseum....stay on the f# when the guitar

E —0—0|—————|—2—2—2—2||  does....





Chorus: 

oh now feel it coming ...blah blah 

G—————|———— |————||

D—————|———— |————||  These changes are right on the vocals

A—————|——22 |————||  and are the same notes as the verse but 

E—00— |———— |—2—2||  different rhythm





Solo:



G———————|——————|——————|——————|——————————————|I play this in time

D———————|——————|——————|——————|——————————————|with the kick. just

A———————|——————|——————|——————|—————2—2——————|listen to your drummer.

E—4——2——|—4——2—|—4——2—|—4——2—|0—0———————2——4| 





Kick in the volume  on the last 3 choruses and try to look like you're

groovin on a song that is REALLY hard to play :) 





Ciao —

Lisa

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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