Fascist Bass Tabs - Minutemen @ BigBassTabs.com

The Minutemen — Fascist, from their first 7".  7 songs for 7 inches, as they proudly
declared when it was released. All the songs are v short and very raw sounding and
absolutely amazing.


{§1}
G|———————————————————————————————————5————————||
D|————————————————————5—7—5——————5—7———(77)—5—||
A|7—5———————————————————————(77)——————————————||
E|————(77)—6—5—6—(77)—————————————————————————||X2
Notes in brackets are half notes.

{§2}
G|————7—9———————————————————7———————||
D|——9——————————8—10—————7—9———9—7———||        
A|7—————————10————————9———————————9—|| 
E|————————8—————————7———————————————||X2      

Play whole thing really fast and it should take 48 seconds to play from beginning to
end. Two notes in brackets (i.e.(77)) means both notes are half notes and take the
same time as the other notes which are all whole notes. Amazing lyrics too:

§1x2
§1x2    Don't preach your structure of society
        with your perverted ideas of reality.
§2x2    Your words of freedom and common cause
        your words of hate and and war is all lost.
§1x2    I can't follow a man on a white horse,
        whose means of control look too course.
§2x2    Tyranny is the real word
        Where voices and opinions are never heard.
§1x2    We all work in a working mass
        under the control of the ruling class.
§2x4    The State relies on the working man
        who obey the party and the fatherland.
        They all kneel to the party elite.
        All enslaved to the Fascist.

It's pretty hard to sing and play at the same time, but each § has one line sung
over
it, which is why each § is played twice before changing, save for the last which is
played four times, before ending abruptly half way through the fourth §2 on the last
word. technically, no choruses.  However, you'll note that §1 is played four times
at
the beginning and §2 played four times at end which gives the song a balance and
nice
resolution. If only bands wrote songs like this still..



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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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