Irie Meditation Bass Tabs - Nucleus Roots @ BigBassTabs.com

Nucleus Roots

Universal Love

This is a stand out song off Nucleus Roots' Universal Love album. Wicked bass line,
which is (in my view), probably played with the strings tuned down two steps, (but
you can play along with the record with them down one step. The lowest note in the
riff doesn't sound (to me) like an open string, so two steps down means you play it
on the first fret, bottom string.  Wicked bass line, and check it out here if you
like, http://www.myspace.com/nucleusrootsofficial/music/songs/irie—meditation—
44771393
and if anyone can tell me what effect kicks in at 2m47s, I'd be really grateful. It's
a really heavy bassline, but if you play it through small speakers from the myspace
link, you may not get the full benefit.


(DGCF if tuned down two steps.  Obviously, it still sounds really good in standard
tuning).

  §x              §1              §2
F|———————————————|———————————————|———————————————|
C|———3———————————|———3—333333————|———3———————————|
G|—————555557————|—35————————————|—35——555555————|
D|———————————555—|5——————————555—|5——————————555—|

  §3              §4
F|———————————————|———————————————|———————————————|
C|———————————————|———3———————333—|33—————————————|
G|———————————————|—35——555555————|——5————————————|
D|5531—111111555—|5——————————————|———3—333333555—|

And the structure is this:

§x {§1 §2§2 §1§1 §2§2 §1§1 §3 §4}

§x is a lead in (and is §2 without the first three notes).
§1 is the riff in that single bar,
§2 is the riff in the next bar (i.e., after §x and §1, each each § is played
twice
until §3).
§4 is two bars long and is the end of the cycle.  {§1 §2§2 §1§1 §2§2 §1§1
§3 §4}is
played at least four or five times.

For a bit of variation, you can chuck in the odd different note in §1 and §2, like
this:
 §1              §2
|———————————————|——————————————|
|———3—33333—————|———3——————————|
|—35———————5————|—35——555553———|
|5——————————555—|5——————————555|



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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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