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Mr. Bungle — Chemical Marrige bass tabs



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Key: / — slide up
r — rest
b — bend


Figure 1

G:————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
D:————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
A:—5———5———5———5———5———5———5———5———3———3———3———3—————3———3———3———3————————
E:———5———5———5———5———5———5———5———5———3———3———3———333———3———3———3———3——————


Figure 2

G:————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
D:———5—r——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
A:—5—————5————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
E:—————————3—r————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————


Figure 3

G:————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
D:————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
A:————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
E:—3—3—r—r—3—3—r—r—3—3—r—r—3—3————————————————————————————————————————————


Figure 4

G:—3———3—————4—————3———3—————4—3—5————————————————————————————————————————
D:———3———3—2———2—2———3———3—2———————6———6———————————6—8—10—5———————————————
A:———————————————————————————————————6———6—5———5————————————5———5—————————
E:———————————————————————————————————————————5———5————————————5———5———————



Figure 5

G:—3———3—————4—————3———3—————4—3—5————————————————————————————————————————
D:———3———3—2———2—2———3———3—2———————6———6———————————6———6——————————————————
A:———————————————————————————————————6———6—5———5—————6———6—5———5——————————
E:———————————————————————————————————————————5———5———————————5———5————————


Figure 6

G:————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
D:————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
A:————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
E:—3—3—r—r—3—3—r—r—3—3—r—r—3/8 (b 1/2)
———————————————————————————————————


OK.. Here's a general rythym for you:



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pretty funky keyboard pats in there so try to figure out the exsct tune yourself just
a guide line hope it helps

Tablature player for this song:
Mr. Bungle - Chemical Marrige Bass Tab

About Mr. Bungle

Mr. Bungle was an experimental rock group from Northern California. The band was formed in 1985 while the members were still in high school and was named after a children's educational film. Mr. Bungle released four demo tapes in the mid to late 1980s before being signed to Warner Bros. Records and releasing three full-length studio albums between 1991 and 1999. The band toured in 2000 to support their last album but in 2004 they disbanded. Although Mr. Bungle went through several line up changes early in their career, the longest serving members were vocalist Mike Patton, guitarist Trey Spruance, bassist Trevor Dunn, drummer Danny Heifetz, and Clinton "Bär" McKinnon on saxophone and woodwinds.

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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