Song:Rearviewmirror
Artist:Pearl Jam
Album:VS

Tabbed by Jonathan Wood

Credit to reubs and Dave Miller for the orginal tab.

Verse

Riff A
A|————5———5—7—————————5———5—7—————
E|5—5———5—————0—0—5—5———5—————0—0—

Come in at the same time as the drums. I'm not sure if
the open sting is actually played by the bass but I've kept
it in there anyway.

Riff B
A|————7———7—9————————7———7—9————
E|7—7———7———————7——7———7————————
I guess it was the beatings...
Again, same as guitar. For the verse you play this four times then
return to Riff A

Chorus
A|22222222222224——————————————————————————————————————————————————
E|————————————————33333333333335——222222222——0—2—33333333333333333

This is the same as the guitar's chords but different rythem

Fill 1 (when eddy says "forgive")
A|—————————————————————————————————————
E|5—5——————5—5——/————5—5——————5—5—————

Play the fill once then play the verse again

After the second chorus play:

Fill 2 (second time eddy says "forgive")
E|5——5(hold the note then slide up)—————

Then rest for a bit. It's hard to explain when to come in for the next
bit just listen for it on the CD:

Fill 3
A|————5/7—————5/7—————5/7—
E|5—5—————5—5—————5—5—————
ect.

For the bit when Eddy's singing "saw things... saw things..." You can play
Riff A without the open Es, then Riff B for "clearer, clearer", then return
to riff A. Once he says "REARVIEWMIRROR!" play the chorus riff twice. Then:

When he sing's "finally the shades are raised":
E|77777777777777775555555555555555 << Repeat
Saw things so much clearer... once you.. once you..

Outro (play as soon as the lyrics end
E|777777777777777555555555555555577777777777777779999999999999999

Continued
E|77777777777777755555555555555557777777777777777999999991010101012121212
^those are 10s and 12s not seperate 1s 2s and 0s

Continued (final notes in free time)
E|—7—7(hold note and fade)

About Pearl Jam

Pearl Jam is an American rock band that formed in Seattle, Washington, in 1990. Since its inception, the band's line-up has included Eddie Vedder (lead vocals, guitar), Jeff Ament (bass guitar), Stone Gossard (rhythm guitar), and Mike McCready (lead guitar). The band's current drummer is Matt Cameron, also of Soundgarden, who has been with the band since 1998.

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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