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Tabbed by: Josh     [email protected]


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Song: Stupid
Band: Oleander
Tabbed by: Josh     [email protected]


Here is Stupid.  I saw that this was requested and decided to put it up.   I
am not going to put how many times each note or each riff is played because
this song is so simple to play you should be able to figure it out yourself.
If you can't figure it out e—mail me and i will tell you.  This is in
standard tuning   Low—to—high (EADG)

Main Riff that is played over and over and over   which is really boring
G——————————————————————————————————— 
D——————————————————————————————————— 
A——————0—0—0—0———4—4—4—4—————— 
E———————————————————————————————————— 


Every now and then like every four times or something to that effect that
riff is played a little different.  He takes that riff and plays at a fast
tempo once and then goes back to the normal tempo again.

Chorus Riff
G————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 
——————————————————————————
D————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 
———————————————————————————
A——————————————————————————5—5—5—5—5—5—5—5——————————————————————————5—5—5—5—5— 
5—5—4—4—4—4—4
E———0—0—0—0—0—0—0—2——————————————————————————0—0—0—0—0—0—0—2—————————————————— 
———————————————

That is all.  Have fun and try not to fall asleep while playing that riff
over and over.  Any questions, comments, or corrections e—mail me.  Should be
100% correct.
Peace.

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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