No Doubt — Hella Good

Part of the verse line and part of the chorus line
are taken from the tabber at www.mxtabs.net, he didnt leave a name
his tab was partly wrong, and i was learning this song for fun one day,
so i decided to fix it. This sounds really cool if you really drive an
amp behind it, it gets the distortion of the song naturally and really
has a cool feel. Ok here we go. This is a fun song, you can do good
humpy dance to it.

The drummer does a little riff with a cymbal hit and the end, and you
come in right before the second cymbal hit for the intro.

x = hit the string while muted, making a click sound
 = slide down, basically on this song all its used for is a slide from the
top frets down to 3. I dont put a number in there so your mind is freed and
you can do it from whatever fret you think sounds good. Yay creative impulse.

Intro:

G—————————————————————————————————————————————
D—————————————————————————————————————————————
A—————————————————————————————————————————————
E———3—3—x3—x34—4—x4—x43——3—x3—x34—4—x4—x43—3

Verse:

G——————————————————
D——————————————————
A——————————————————
E—3—x3—x34—4—x4—x43

He does this a couple times for a little fill
(listen to the song, you can hear when this happens):

G—————————————————————
D—————————————————————
A—————————————————————
E—/3—3—x3—x34—4—x4—x43

x = mute(make the note before it really short)

Chorus:

G——————————————————————————————
D——————————————————————————————
A————————————————————4h344—2———
E—33—34——4—43——333—34———————4—3

Ok i cant get the bridge right, cuz i suck at learning by ear, the only 
way i got this is because the MX dude got it half right. Id rather do 
nothing than do a messed up one, and most of you guys probably agree 
so ill leave it here. If i figure it out ill submit one later, or maybe 
one of you crazy fools will. :D

—Muchacho
—e—[email protected]

About No Doubt

No Doubt is an American rock band from Anaheim, California, formed in 1986. The ska-pop sound of their first album, No Doubt (1992), failed to make waves. The band's diamond-certified album Tragic Kingdom helped to launch the ska revival of the 1990s, and "Don't Speak," the third single from the album, set a record when it spent sixteen weeks at the number one spot on the Billboard Hot 100 Airplay chart.

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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