modest mouse
a different city
tab by skaterboy
intro
D|—————————————4
G|7—12—8—6—4—44— x4 and thats fret 12 not 1,2
A|——————————————
E|——————————————
verse
G|———————————————————
D|———————————————————x2  frets 10,13 not 1,0,1,3
A|10————13———10——9—88
E|———————————————————
verse2
G|——————————————————
D|———————————10—————x1 frets 10,13, not 1,0,1,3
A|10————13——————9—88
E|——————————————————
chours1
G|———————————————————————————————
D|———————————————————————————————x5
A|9—9—9—9—7—7—7—7—5—5—5—5—7—7—7—7
E|———————————————————————————————
chours cont
G|———————————————————————————
D———————————————————————————— x3
A|9—9—99—7—7—77—5—5—55—7—7—77
E|———————————————————————————
intro
G|———————————4
D|7—12—8—6—44— x4 frets 12 not 1,2
A|————————————
E|————————————
verse
G|———————————————————
D|———————————————————x2  frets 10,13 not 1,0,1,3
A|10————13———10——9—88
E|———————————————————
verse2
G|——————————————————
D|———————————10—————x1 frets 10,13 not 1,0,1,3
A|10————13——————9—88
E|——————————————————
chours1
G|———————————————————————————————
D|———————————————————————————————x2
A|9—9—9—9—7—7—7—7—5—5—5—5—7—7—7—7
E|———————————————————————————————
chours3
G|——————————————————————————————————
D|——————————————————————————————————x3 frets 11,12,10 not 1,1,1,2,1,0
A|9—9—11—12—7—7—9—10—5—5—5—5—7—7—7—7
E|——————————————————————————————————
chours1
G|———————————————————————————————
D|———————————————————————————————x1
A|9—9—9—9—7—7—7—7—5—5—5—5—7—7—7—7
E|———————————————————————————————
chours3
G|——————————————————————————————————
D|——————————————————————————————————x1 frets 11,12,10 not 1,1,1,2,1,0
A|9—9—11—12—7—7—9—10—5—5—5—5—7—7—7—7
E|——————————————————————————————————
end 

this is a great song i dont know why people didnt tab it earlier so then i did it for people 
who like this song. please rate or help me with it.skaterboy

p.s. this is prolly the only tab you find of this song here because i looked everywere 
and i didnt find it so i would jus take this one.modest mouse

About Modest Mouse

Modest Mouse is an American indie rock band formed in 1993 in the Seattle suburb of Issaquah, Washington by singer/lyricist/guitarist Isaac Brock, drummer Jeremiah Green, and bassist Eric Judy. Since their 1996 debut album, This Is a Long Drive for Someone with Nothing to Think About, their lineup has centered around Brock, Green and Judy. Guitarist Johnny Marr (formerly of The Smiths) joined the band in May 2006, along with percussionist Joe Plummer (formerly of the Black Heart Procession) and multi-instrumentalist Tom Peloso, to work on the album We Were Dead Before the Ship Even Sank. Guitarist Jim Fairchild joined the band in February 2009.

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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Modest Mouse — A Different City bass tabs