"My Mom Still Cleans My Room"
MxPx (Magnified Plaid)
—Life In General—
Copyright 1996 Tooth and Nail Records

Mike plays a lot of little riffs on his bass that
make MxPx bass lines pretty unique.  I'll tab each
riff as we come to it, which means you should read
the whole file through before trying to play it ;]
PLEASE NOTE!!! Considering how fast Mike's fingers fly,
I won't put every single time he plays a note, but if you
listen carefully you should be able to figure it out.
(Sorry if this gets long, I'm trying to keep it narrow for
low—res users.)

Riff 1a

G|————9—————9——————9—————9—————9———————9————————————————|
D|——7———7—————7——————7——————6—————6——————————12—————12——|
A|—————————————————————————————————————————9———————9————|
E|——————————————————————————————————————————————————————|

Riff 1b

G|—————9—————9——————9—————9—————9———————9—————————————|
D|——7————7—————7——————7——————6—————6———————7——6———————|
A|——————————————————————————————————————————————9——7——|
E|————————————————————————————————————————————————————|

INTRO
E B Riff 1a (twice)

(Most of the E's are second octave, ie play A string 7th fret or
D string 2nd fret.)

E                                   B
    A
    E                                        B
    A

E B Riff 1a
E B Riff 1b

Fill 1

G|——————————————————————————————————————|
D|——9——9——9——7——7——7——6——6——6———————————|
A|—————————————————————————————9——9——9——|
E|——————————————————————————————————————|

Fill 2

G|————————————————————————————————————————————————|
D|———————————————————————6——7————9—9—7—7—6—6—7—7——|
A|——9——9——9——9——9——9——9———————————————————————————|
E|————————————————————————————————————————————————|


E                 B                  A   Fill 1
E              B                 A       Fill 1
    E                         B                        Fill 2
E                              B                            Fill 2
    E                            B
A
E                                  B
A

E B Riff 1a
E B Riff 1b

E                 B                  A   Fill 1
E              B                 A       Fill 1
    E                         B                        Fill 2
E                              B                            Fill 2
(last four notes of fill 2)
Live it wise—ly!

OUTRO
——Please note——> Riff a is different from the guitar part!

Outro Riff a
This is straight sixteenths (you should play each note eight times)
G|————————————|
D|————————————|
A|——7——9——10——|
E|————————————|

Outro Riff b
This one is not sixteenths ;) but eight note triplets
G|————————————————————|
D|————————————————————|
A|—————3——2——0——3——5——|
E|——3—————————————————|

Here's how the whole outro goes:

Riff a
Riff b, hit an E |7th fret on the A string] and fall
E E E E  —— play em short cause the guitar's palm muted
Riff b
Riff a
Riff b
Riff a
Riff b, hit an E |7th fret on the A string] and fall

———

There ya go!  I'm proud to announce that this is also my first tab
correction ever!! So, it may still be a little confusing. Send me
feedback and corrections at [email protected]

About Mxpx

MxPx are a Christian punk rock band from Bremerton, Washington. The band recorded eight studio albums, four EPs, four compilation albums, a live album, a VHS tape, a DVD and released 20 singles.

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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