Artist: Mindless Self Indulgence
Song: Bitches
Album: FGWSSS
Tabbed By: Jakey Wakey ([email protected])

Tuning: Drop D (D A D G) low to high

Key:  h = hammer on
      = = let ring

Intro (Improvised in case you want to.)

G|—————————————————————————————————————————————————
D|0—2—00—2——00—2—0—0—2—0—2—0—2—00—2——00—2—0—0—2—0—2
A|—————————————————————————————————————————————————
D|—————————————————————————————————————————————————

Verse

G|—————————————————————————————————————————————————
D|—————————————————————————————————————————————————
A|—————————————————————————————————————————————————
D|00———6h7—00———6h7—00———6h7—00———6h7—00———————————

Bridge (Improvised in case you wanna play the real part. The bass actually just plays four
 open zeros on the lower D string)

G|—————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
D|—————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
A|—————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
D|0—3—0—3—0—1—0—1—0—4433—0—3—0—3—0—1—0—1—0—4433—0—3—0—3—0—1

Before Second Verse:

G|——————
D|——————
A|——————
D|00——00

Chorus

G|————————————————————————————————————————————————
D|————————————————————————————————————————————————
A|————————————————————————————————————————————————
D|0—3—0—3—0—1—0—1—0—4433—0—3—0—3—0—1—0—1—0—4433———

G|————————————————————————————————————————————————
D|————————————————————————————————————————————————
A|————————————————————————————————————————————————
D|0—3—0—3—0—1—0—1—0(pause)0—3—0—3—0—1—0—1—0(pause)

G|————————————————————————————————————————————————
D|————————————————————————————————————————————————
A|————————————————————————————————————————————————
D|0—3—0—33—0—1—0—0—3—0—33—0—1—0—0—3—0—33—0—1—0—0——

Going into the Breakdowns (I guess)

G|————————————————————————————————————
D|————————————————————————————————————
A|————————————————————————————————————
D|0=======——————————0=======——————————

First Breakdown (Yeah!)

G|———————————————————————————————————————————————————
D|———————————————————————————————————————————————————
A|———————————————————————————————————————————————————
D|0—1———3—0—1———3—0—1—11111—0—1———3—0—1———3—0—1—11111

Second Breakdown (Improvised. The thing abouth this 
is, and try to follow along, that it might be an 
octave too high becasue otherwise it would throw off
all of the tuning. They might play it like this. Take
a listen...)

G|——————————————————————————
D|0—2—0—2—0———3—0—3—0————6h7
A|——————————3———————————————
D|——————————————————————————

Third Breakdown

G|—————————————————————
D|0———3——————6h7———————
A|——3——————————————————
D|—————————————————————

Fourth Breakdown (Totally Improvised. If you can figure 
out what the hell is going on here, please, e—mail me.)

G|————————————————————————————————————
D|————————————————————————————————————
A|————————————————————————————————————
D|0—2—3—5—7——0—2—3—5—7——0—2—3—5—7——0—2



Now that we are both confused, here is the songs order:

Intro                                x1
Verse                                x1
Bridge                               x1
Before Second Verse                  x1
Verse                                x1
Bridge                               x1
Chorus                               x1
Intro                                x1
Going into the Breakdowns (I guess)  x1
First Breakdown (Yeah!)              x1
Second Breakdown                     x4
Third Breakdown                      x1
Fourth Breakdown                     x1
Chorus                               x1



Well there you go. Im pretty certain that the 
tab is correct, except for the second breakdown, which 
might be an octave too high and the fourth which is a 
space filler, basically. If you think that I am a 
moron, I will be happy to agree with you at:
[email protected]. This is a good song.

About Mindless Self Indulgence

Mindless Self Indulgence (commonly referred to as MSI or Mindless) is an American band formed in New York in 1997. Their music has a mixed style including punk rock, alternative rock, electronica, hip-hop, and industrial. Their name comes from the CD Mindless Self-Indulgence, a solo album by Jimmy Urine recorded in the mid-1990s.[citation needed]

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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