Smells Like Teen Spirit (With...) Bass Tabs

song— smells like teen spirit
band— nirvana
album— nevermind

dude providing this kick a$$ tab— bereft


i really dont know how everyone else got this song wrong but...

my version has been verified by the nirvana saturday night live video.

tuning— EADG




0:08
G:———————————:
D:———————————:  —intro
A:———————————:
E:———4/6—————:

0:09
G:——————————————————————————:
D:——————————————————————————:  —chorus
A:————————1111————————4444——:  
E:——1—11————————4—44————————:

0:25
G:————————————————————————————————————————:
D:————————————————————————————————————————:  —verse 
A:———————————1—1—1—1——————————4—4—4—4—————:
E:———1—1—1—1——————————4—4—4—4—————————————:

1:31
G:———————————————————————————————:
D:———————————————————————————————:  —bridge
A:——————————————3—3—3—3—0—4—3—0——:
E:——1—1—0—1—2—2——————————————————:


for complaints my email is [email protected] and my jprofile name is bereft

use a pick if you really want to play like krist. dont give me any sh!t about the
pick.

any bassist whos completly against picks can Fu@k (read FUCK) off. dont get me wrong

i use fingers more than a pick but SOME songs just sound better when you use one. you

can

say "real bass players only use fingers" but you're only limiting yourself. play bass

from every angle,

learn every technique and just enjoy the music, not how its played.

DON'T BE A PRICK, USE A PICK!!!!!!!!:)

enjoy and represent the low end



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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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