Band:  One Minute Silence
Song:  A Spoonful of Sugar
Tuning:  (D A D G) as usual
Tabber: M3TaLbASsIST 


*Listen to the song for timing

 
Intro  /  Outro(a little before the end you will know when to play it)
  s s s  s s s  s s s  s s 
|——————————————————————————————————————|
|—0h2—2——0h2—2——0h2—2——0h2—————————————|
|——————————————————————————————————————|
|———————————————————————————0—0—0—0————|


Pre—verse

|————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
|————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
|————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
|—3h5—0—0——5p3—0—3—0—3——5—3——3h5—0—0——5p3—0—3—0—3——5—3——3h5—0—0——|


|———————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
|———————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
|———————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
|—5p3—0—3—0—3——5—3——3h5—0—0——5p3—0—3—0—3———5—3—————0~———|


Verse

|——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
|——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
|——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
|—3p0~———3p0~———3p0~———3p0~——3S7———0~———3p0~———3p0~———3p0~—|


|——————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
|——————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
|—3h5—5—5——3h5—5—5—————————————————————————————————————|
|————————————————————0~————3p0~———3p0~———3p0~———7s3—0~—|


Chorus

|———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
|———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
|———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
|—2——7S3——7S3—0———3h5—5—5—5—0——3h5—5—5—5—0——2——7S3——7S3—0———|


|——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
|——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
|——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
|—3h5—5—5—5—0——3h5—5—5—5—0——7S——7S3——0——3h—5—5—5—0—0—0—0—0—————|


Tablature Legend
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 h   — hammer—on
 p   — pull—off
 S(capital)   — slide
 s(lowercase) — SLAP!


This is a really good OMS song like all of the others. I'm not sure about the slide from 
3 to 7 in
the chorus but u can hear it and figure it out for yourself. The pre—verse might not seem 
right at
first but if you listen close you can hear something like this. Well, I think this is mostly 
right
but if nothin else use this to get started on figuring it out. Thanx...


*Generated using Power Tab Editor by Brad Larsen — http://powertab.guitarnetwork.org

About One Minute Silence

One Minute Silence was a four-piece band based in Ireland that combined influences from metal, hardcore punk and rap[citation needed]. The band consisted of vocalist Brian 'Yap' Barry from Co. Tipperary, guitarist Massimo Fiocco from Limerick City, drummer Eddie Stratton and bass guitarist Glen Diani. The band announced its split after eight years in a press release dated October 21, 2003. Although it claimed not to be a "political band" they are simply "political people" who are also musicians, they say the group's lyrics have a political message which can be interpreted as generally anti-capitalist and anarchist.

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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One Minute Silence — A Spoonful Of Sugar bass tabs