Really Good Riffs Bass Tabs - Misc @ BigBassTabs.com

My Bass Riffs/solos

I have come up with a couple bass riffs
and solos that I think are really good.
I also have a unique style that I dont
think has ever been done before.

Feel free to email me at [email protected]
for anything at all. I can also give you a 
recording of me playing these songs if you 
email me.

Slap= o
Pop= +
Downstroke= V
Slide= /

My first riff is one of my favorites.
Email me for a live version of this.

G———————————————————————————————————|
D*————————————0——0h5———5——/7(7)——0—*|
A*—————————5—————————5————/7—b—p—0—*|
E——————5————————————————————————————|
 O   +  V  +   o +   V

Repeat 3x

Then play this
G——————————————5——|
D—————————5————5——|
A————5————5————5——|
E——5————5————5————|

Better when played fast. I will have more updates
later. Email me: [email protected].





7/29/03: Im back with another cool riff.
This one will be called cool riff2.
E—mail me for a clip of me playing
this song. 



G—————————5——0——4—4—|————————————5——0—4—4——x—5h6——5h6——|
D—————————5——0——4—4—|————————————5——0—4—4——x—5—6——5—6——|
A——2h3——————————————|——2——2h3——————————————————————————|
E———————3———————————|—————————3————————————————————————|
   +    o V V   V V    V  +   o  V  V V v  V V    V
Repeat for a while and play this

G—————————5———|
D—————————5———|
A——2h3———————2|
E——————3——————|
   +   o  V  o
       2x
   Then play this

G—————————————————————|
D———————————5h6——5h6——|
A——2—2—2—0————————————|
E—————————————————————|
   o o o o  +    +


Email me for anything.
[email protected]. You can call me Andy.
This may come out before my first riff. I 
Accidenatally put it in the wrong category 
so just wait and I will change it.

7/29/03
You can now find my tabs under Misc—Beginner.

7/30/03
Sorry, all my tabs are now under beginner—cool riffs.

7/31/03
I now have recordings of all 5 of my riffs.
E—mail me for them.

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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