Free T Shirt Bass Tabs - Mental Midgets @ BigBassTabs.com

From: "Alex Kinne" 

Group:  Mental Midgets
Song:  Free—t shirt
Transcribed (made up bye):  Alex Kinne  

        Okay, this ain't guitar tabby, this is bass tabby.  It is played
throughout the
whole song, and is really easy to play.  In fact I made it up one night
sighting
in my room and listening to PrImUs!!!

        Okay, I guesse if you've never heard of Mental Midgets before, it's
because they
're a local group around Miami University.  In fact, the group originates from
Ba
din Highschool (which I attend, and am a freshman too).  This band has One
member
 from Badin, and a few from other areas of Hamilton.  I'm not part of the
band, b
ut am a music—writer—maker—uper—dude—person that helps them make their music.

Bass:
and I hope that the strings go: E, A, D, G, B, E, and if they don't don't
think I
'm stupid
or something!

G||————————6———4—————————————————|—————————6——4—————————————————————||
D||————————————————6/////////—|———————————————6/7————————————————||
A||——0——0————————————————————————|——0——0————————————————————————————||
E||————————————————————————————————|———————————————————————————————————||
                                                                x 
Legend:
        ////////  —  Bend the string
        6/7             — slide up from 6 to 7

Well, basically that's it.  I think that it should be enough to get you
through t
he entire
song, but maybe not enough to show you everything, so here are some other
things
about the band:
Lot's of power chords
Hard, fast, and awesome guitar lines (solo's and fills and stuff)
basically, it kicks butt.

        Good luck, and remember, it's not hard to sound good, and not know
much!



Taken from bigbasstabs.com —

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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