Totalimmortal Bass Tabs - Offspring @ BigBassTabs.com

Bass tab for "Totalimmortal" (soundtrack from "Me, Myself and Irene")
by The Offspring
Tabber: Ed Trethowan
Email: [email protected]
Normal tuning
 
Just tried this right now and it's dead right, I think. It's
about 98% correct, so email me if you think it's wrong anywhere.
 
*=hit note 4x
**=hit note 8x
=slide down 
/=slide up
m=palm mute note below straight after hitting
r=let note ring
 
Intro/main riff, whatever it is:
  PART A:   PART B:
G:————————|———————————|
D:————————|———————————|
A:————————|——777———55—|
E:—13—|—0———333———|
 
Little riff:
G:—————————|
D:—5—7—2**—|=most other times when you play this you just hit the 2 4x, not 8x
A:—————————|
E:—————————|
 
Verses:
    1         2         3         4 
G:—————————|—————————|—————————|———————|
D:—————m———|—————————|—————m———|———————|
A:—7*—55———|—7*—m—55—|—7*—55———|—0—1———|(when you play the 4 sevens, 
E:——————33—|———33————|——————33—|————4*—| palm mute the last one on each part)
 
Play this riff again, but this time guitars play as well and part 4 is
this instead:
G:———————|
D:———————|
A:—3*—99—|
E:———————|
 
Pre—chorus:
G:————————————————|
D:——————————————m—|
A:—7**7**7**7**—7—|
E:————————————————|
 
Chorus:
G:—————————————————————————————|
D:—————————————————————————————|
A:————————5**—7—9—10—11—12—14—|
E:—0**—3**—————————————————————|
 
Break:
G:————————————————————|———————————————————————————————————|
D:————————————————————|——————————————————————m————————————|
A:—777—5—77—5—77—5—77—|—777—5—77———55—3—5—77—5—77—12*3/8—|
E:————————————————————|—————————333———————————————————————|
 
End (and numerous pieces here and there):
G:————|
D:————|
A:————|
E:—0r—|
 
That's it. If anything's wrong here, it's the little riff underneath the verse (see 
it?) that you play instead of part 4 of the verse when you repeat it. email me with any problems 
playing this.
Enjoy!
P.S. It's less complicated than it looks!

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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