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H = hold note
P = pull off 
/ = slide 
L = left hand tap
R = right hand tap
~ = hold
t = tap to
s = slap
* = pop

A small Idea for a new song intro and body

Punk? Funk? Idea for a song
Consider these lessons in tap and THP

For 4 or 5 string bass
Intro is tap
G———7———9———11———9———7———7———————7———9———11———12———11———11—————————G     Consider these 
D —————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————D     2 riffs as one
A——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————A
E———7~~~~~~~~~~~~~——————————3~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~————————————————————E
B——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————B

G11———12———14———12———11———11———————12———11———9———11———9—————————————G
D ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————D
A———5~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~—————————————————————————————————————————————A
E————————————————————————————————————————————5~~~~~~~~~~~~~~—————————E
B————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————B
Play RIFF 2x
Main riff
G—————7————7————7————7—————————————G  As you can see this is a victor Wooten tech 
D ——————————————————————————————————D   the THP thumb hammer pluck.
A———————————————————————————————————A    The tab starts on a B but the chord changes
Es0h7s0h7s0h7s0h7———————————————E    are a follows B G D A using the same pattern.
B———————————————————————————————————B
Play RIFF 4x

Interlude riff
G—————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————G 
D —————————————————————————————————————————————————————4p2———2————————D
A—————————————5—5—————————————————————————————————————————4———4p2—————A
E———5———7————————————5h7p5——55———5h7p5———2—2——————————————————————————E
B—————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————B
Play RIFF 4x

Final Riff
G—————————————————————————————————————————————————————*7——*9p7———*7—————————————————————G
D ————————*9—————————————————————*5———————*5———————————————————s9———————*7—————————*7———D
A—————————————s9/10/9/7————————————s5/7——————————s5—s5—————————————————————s7s5s7—————A
Es7—s7—————————————————————s3—s3———————————————————————————————————s5—s5———————————————E
B———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————B
Play riff 4x 

End Chord
G———7——————G  Hold this chord
D ——————————D
A———————————A
E———7———————E
B———————————B

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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