Electric Feel Bass Tabs - Mgmt @ BigBassTabs.com

Tabbed by: Elchzard
Tuning: Standard
Timing: 4 over 4

(4)= Note ties from previous bar
 X = Ghost note

Main Idea:
x|1     2 3   4 |1   2  3   4  |1   2   3  4 ||
G|——————————————|—————————3———5|—————————————||
D|——————————————|——————————————|—————————————||
A|—3—3——3———————|———————1———3——|—————————————||
E|————————3———4—|(4)(4)————————|3———4——(4)(4)||
                   ↑
                   The C# (4) continues
                   until beat 2.

That's basically what you play for the entire song.


After the intro, a little upbeat thingy is added to the end of the third bar...

Little Upbeat Thingy:
G|—————|                  G|—————|           G|—————————|    G|—————|
D|—————|                  D|—————|           D|—————————|    D|—————|
A|—————|                  A|—————|           A|—————————|    A|—————|
E|——4—6| , or, sometimes, E|——4—6|, or     , E|——X—4—4—6| or E|——3—4|

There are probably be more variations on that, but they're pretty darn easy to get...
They're mostly based around the ideas above.

OK, theres a bit of a slow bit towards the end; the singing drops out, and two notes
are played next to each other, 4 times...


Slow bit towards the end:
x|1   2   3   4 |1   2  3  4 ||   x4
G|——————————————|————————————||
D|——————————————|————————————||
A|3———1——(1)—(1)|(1)(1)(1)(1)|| 
E|——————————————|————————————||

And then the bass stops, and the melody line plays by itself with the drums, and you
come back in with the main idea/riff again.


The best way to make use of this tab is to just play along with the song, and you'll
see how everything fits together :)



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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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