Band — Lostprophets
Title — Ode To Summer from the Fake Sound Of Progress
Tabbed by Chris Harris. [email protected]
Tuning — CGCF, you can use CADG if you want.
This is the best song on the album so i had to work it out!

Guitar intro 00:00 — 00:09 Then enter with the following riff1 x3:
F|————————————————————————————————————————————————————
C|————————————————————————————————————————————————————
G|————————————————————————————————————————————————————
C|77——77——77————55——55——55————33——33——33————00——00——00

Riff2 x4
F|———————————————————————————————
C|———————————————————————————————
G|———————————————————————————————
C|7—77777—5—55555—3—33333—0—00000

Rest 1:04 — 1:23 Slide down to C|—8— and do the following riff3 x1.5: 
F|———————————————————————————————————————|————————————————————————————————————————————————
C|———————————————————————————————————————|————————————————————————————————————————————————
G|———————————————————————————————————————|————————————————————————————————————————————————
C|—8888—8888—88——10101010—10101010—1010——|——12121212—12121212—1212——15151515—15151515—1515

Then Riff4 x2
F|————————————————
C|————————————————
G|————————————————
C|0—12—0—12—0—12—0

Riff3 x1.5
Riff4 x8

Riff5 x1:
F|———————————
C|———————————
G|———————————
C|12—12—12—12

Riff4 x3
Riff3 x4

About Lost Prophets

Lostprophets (pronounced /l?st?pr?f?ts/, often stylised as lostprophets) are a Welsh rock band from Pontypridd, formed in 1997. Founded by vocalist Ian Watkins, bassist (later guitarist) Mike Lewis, drummer Mike Chiplin and guitarist Lee Gaze, they were originally a side-project to hardcore punk band Public Disturbance. Since their formation, Lostprophets have released four studio albums and three EPs, most recently releasing The Betrayed on 13 January 2010, and are part of the Cardiff music scene.

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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Lost Prophets — Ode To Summer bass tabs