Helena (Ver 2) Bass Tabs - Misfits @ BigBassTabs.com

Song—Helena
Band—Misfits
Bassist— Jerry Only
this song is hard at first to understand but way fun to play
i have played this along with the CD and with my band and it sounds
the same so im quite sure its write questions comments thoughts:
[email protected]
RIFFONE:
G——————————————————————————————————|
D——————————————————————————————————|
A——————1———————1———————————————————|
E————3———3——3————3—0—1—2—3—————————|
Thats the first little bit the intro the next part is tough at first
but it gets easier with practice

This is the fall part ill put in 2 parts for it
you decide witch one you like

FALL:
G———————————————————————————————————————|
D———————————————————————————————————————|
A—66—77—44—6—22—4—11—22—————————————————|
E———————————————————————44—6—2—4————————|

G—————————————————————————|
D—————————————————————————|
A—6—7—4—6—2—4—1—2—————————|
E————————————————4—6—2—4——|
RIFFTWO:
G———————————————————————————————————|
D———————————————————————————————————|
A—6————————————————6————————————————|
E———6—7—9—7—6—4—6————6—7—9—0—0—0—0——|

"cutting with the knife"
RIFFTHREE
G——————————————————————————————————————|
D——————————————————————————————————————|
A—6666666—444444—666666—4444444—666666—|
E——————————————————————————————————————|

thats the first bit of that then it goes
RIFFOUR:
G—————————————————————————————————|
D—————————————————————————————————|
A—666666—9—8—6—444444—2—4—6———————|
E—————————————————————————————————|a few times


OK this is how the order goes

Riffone:
this goes until it really picks up so just keep playing along with
the music

FALL:
you play this twice

Riff two:
you play this
4 times

riff three:
you play six times

then you back to rifftwo

back to riff three

then you play the fall 4 times

and theres is one part that is just the same two notes

its just on A———1————2——————1—————2————3
really tough to understand but you will get it soon i know you can do it

reach to god not the remote

CJ
then back to riffone till the song ends

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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