Band: Otep
Song: My Confession
Tabbed by: Bassdude5s

Standard Tuning

I know that Evil—J plays a 5 string but since he doesn't use the A string during
 this song you can just tune your A way down to E and your E down to B if you have a
 4 string like me.....sure it's a little distorted but who cares.....distortion is
 good.......oh and in case anyone is wondering, i'm working intently on the last
 part...sorry it's takin me so long....

intro/verse(he repeats this a bunch so listen for the chorus..it can sneak up on you)
G|—————————————————————————————————
D|—————————————————————————————————
A|—————————————————————————————————
E|———4—3—4———4—3—4———4—3—4——2—3—4—3
B|—2———————2———————2———————————————

variation of verse
G|———————————————————————————————————
D|———————————————————————————————————
A|———————————————————————————————————
E|———4—3—4———4—3—4———4—3—4——2—3—4—3—5
B|—2———————2———————2—————————————————

another variation
G|—————————————————————————————————————————
D|—————————————————————————————————————————
A|—————————————————————————————————————————
E|———4—3—4—5———4—3—4—5———4—3—4—5——2—3—4—3—5
B|—2—————————2—————————2———————————————————


Chorus(where Otep screams like a guy...you'll know it when you hear it)
G|————————————————————————
D|————————————————————————
A|————————————————————————
E|————————————————————————
B|2—2—5—4—3——2—2—2—2—3—4—3 and just repeat as needed

This song is extremely easy....just listen for all the repeats....it can get a
 little boring by yourself...but if you're playin it with some buddies then it's all
 good.....anyway thanks to Otep and Evil—J for this song....it's insane.....

About Otep

Koch Ent. (20072008)Victory Records (2009-present)Websitewww.otep.comMembersOtep Shamaya"Evil" J. McGuireRob PattersonMark "Moke" Bistany

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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