Song: Under Lock and Key
Artist: MxPx
Tabbed by: Cameron (no one can think of a nickname for me)
E—mail: [email protected]

Hey heres a song that i learned and i know its right. The guy who had
it in here before wasnt right. he musta been outta it or somethin when 
he tabbed it (no offense). Its exactly like every other punk rawk song 
chord patter in the world. well, one of em at least. here it is.

Intro x2
G|———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
D|———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
A|——6——6——6—6—6—6————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
E|————————————————6——8——8——8—8—8—8——3——4——4——4—4—4—4——5——6——6——6—6—6——6——



Verse x2 each time
G|————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 
D|—————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
A|—6——6——6—6—6—6—6————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 
E|—————————————————4——4——4—4—4—4—4——6——6——6—6—6—6—6——8——8——8——8——4——4——6——6

Chorus x2 each time

G|————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
D|————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
A|—————————————————3——3——3—3—3—3—3——6——6——6—6—6—6—6———————————————————
E|—3——3——3—3—3—3—3———————————————————————————————————6——6——6—6—6—6—6——

Bridge thing (they dont do it this way orginally, but they do it live
and it sounds better)

G|————————————————————————————————————————————————————
D|————————————————————————————————————————————————————
A|——6—6—6—6————6—6—6—6—————————————————————————————
E|——————————————————————————4—4—4—4————3—3—3—3——6——

If the rhythm isnt exactly right, then its just hard to tab. its
pretty easy to get the hang of once you get it. I also know the correct 
tabs for chick magnet, and ill send it in sometime. if u want em, ask 
me, then ill do it. but im pretty lazy, so i cant beleive i got
around to doing this.

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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