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To the webmaster of BTA:
This is a correction from the original file and contains no part of the 
original submission to this archive.

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Artist:Live
Album:Throwing Copper
Song:White Discussion

To play this bass line you will need to tune your guitar down one half 
step. To do this you will need to play a D# on the A string (6th fret), 
tune your E string accordingly and tune the rest of the strings to the E 
string.

The whole song is in 4|4 time.

Main riff: repeat this over and over throughout the song.

G|————————|————————|————————|————————|————————|————————
D|————————|————————|————————|————————|————————|————————
A|————————|7—7—5———|—5—4————|—4—3————|—3H5————|————————
E|112/1——|—0————0—|—————0——|—————0——|————————|————————

G|————————|————————|————————|————————|————————
D|————————|————————|————————|————————|————————
A|7—7—5———|—5—4————|—4—3————|—S34S5—|————————
E|—0————0—|—————0——|—————0——|————————|————————

G|————————|————————|————————|————————
D|————————|————————|————————|————————
A|7—7—5———|—5—4————|—4—3————|—3H5————
E|—0————0—|—————0——|—————0——|————————

You then play this once at the end of a set for the part that goes 
"Though it leaves me quite erect"

G|————————
D|————————
A|—7—5————
E|—————7—0

The last variation is the very loud part after "This is what we said!"

G|————————————————————————
D|————————————————————————
A|—5H77777—3—2—0——————————
E|————————————————————————

H = Hammer on
S = slap
 = slide up
/ = slide down 
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The original file had alot of inherant problems and none of it was used 
in the making of this new submission.

Sincerely,
Sam Burdick

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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