Beheaded (Ver 2) Bass Tabs - Offspring @ BigBassTabs.com

Song Title: Beheaded
Artist: Offspring
Tabber: BIG Dan
Email: [email protected]

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4—string bass in standard tuning (EADG)

Yeah yeah yeah, I may not have tabbed the 'correct' number of notes but
if you listen to the tune (as everyone seems to say) then you'll get the idea

Intro:

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—|.——5——————(5)/17——————.|—
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Verse
 x2
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—|.—5——5—5—3——3—3—6——6—6—5——5—5—.—|—
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—|——3——3—3——3—3—3—6——6—6——6—6—6—5——5——5—5—5——5—5——5—5—5—5—5—5—5—5——|—
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Repeat both those sections again to complete the verse

Chorus

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—|——5——5—5—5—5—3——3—3—3—3—0——0—0—0h1—0——0—0h1—0——|—
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Oh the 2nd repeat just hold the open d when you get to it

Pre—verse

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—|—5—5—5—5—5—5—5—5—5—5—5—5—5—5—5—5/17—17—17—17—17—17—17—17—17—17—17—17—17—17—17—17—|—
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Verse 2

Same as Verse 1

Chorus 2

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—|——5——5—5—5—5—3——3—3—3—3—0——0—0—0h1—0——0—0h1—0——5——5—5—5—5—3——3—3—3—3—0——0—0—0———0———0———0—0——|—
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—|——5——5—5—5—5—3——3—3—3—3—0——0—0—0h1—0——0—0h1—0——5——5—5—5—5—3——3—3—3—3—|—
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The gutar goes straight into the bridge but the bass enters with the drums

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—|——0—0—0——|—
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Then once more through the guitar before the bass comes in properly (after the drum roll)

 x8
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—|.—0——0—0—3——3—3—2—2—2—2—1——1—1—.|—
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Let each note ring x6
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—|.—0————————————(3)—————(1)—————.|—
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N.B. Bass doesn't play the notes in brackets but that's what the guiatar does if you want 
to follow it

Then play the pre—verse, followed by another verse and the 

final chorus:

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—|——5——5—5—5—5—3——3—3—3—3—0——0—0—0h1—0——0—0h1—0——5——5—5—5—5—3——3—3—3—3—0——0—0—0———0———0———0—0——|—
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—|——5——5—5—5—5—3——3—3—3—3—0——0—0—0h1—0——0—0h1—0——5——5—5—5—5—3——3—3—3—3—0——0—0—0h1—0——0—0h1—0—0—|—
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That's the whole thing. Enjoy

DAN

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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