Artist: Mindless Self Indulgence
Song: Tornado
Album: Tight
Tabbed By: Audrina ([email protected])

Tuning: Standard 4—string (E A D G)



Main Riff:

G|——————————————————————————————
D|——————————————————————————————
A|————————————————————2—2—22—2—3
E|——2—2—22——23—3—33——3——————————

In the beginning there's a variation that goes like this:

G|————————————————————————————
D|————————————————————————————
A|—————————————————————2—————0
E|——2—2—22——23—3—33——3————————


"I wanna be pretty..."

G|—————————————————
D|—————————————————
A|——————————————2—2
E|——2—2———3—3——————


"Get down, get down..."

G|———————————————————————————
D|———————————————2—2—————————
A|——4———4———0—0———————2—2—2—2
E|———————————————————————————

If you want to play along with the whole guitar part and not just what the 
bass plays, here are all the notes:

G|———————————————————————————————————————————
D|———————————————————————————————2—2—————————
A|——4—4——4——————4—4——4——————0—0———————2—2—2—2
E|—————————2—4—————————2—4———————————————————


A big thanks to myself for screwing up the first one that I did. I figured
it out in a different tuning then tried to tab it out in standard and you
know how that goes.

That's about it besides some little variations toward the end. Rock on.

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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