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Pearl Jam — World Wide Suicide bass tabs

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Bassist — Jeff Ament
Album — Pearl jam
Tabber — Josh/str84ever
Intro/Pre—Chorus
G||—————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
D||—————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
A||—————————————————————————————————————————3—3—3—3—5—5—5—5—|
E||——5—5—x——2—3———5—5—x——2—3———5—5—x——2—3———————————————————|
Verse — there is ot the actual part to be played but i just play open strings cause im lazy
A||——0————————————————————————————————|
I felt the earth on monday....
A||——0————————————————————————————————|
In the form of a morning paper...
G||——0————————————————————————————————|
Saw his face in a corner picture....
G||——0————————————————————————————————|
Could not stop staring at the.....
Chorus
G||——————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
D||——————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
A||————————3———————————3———————————3—————5—5—5—5—5—5—5—5—|
E||——5—5—x———3———5—5—x———3———5—5—x———3———————————————————|
Solo — dont know what it is sounds something like this
Bridge
G||———————————————————————————————————|
D||———————————————————————————————————|
A||———————————————————————————————————|
E||——7—7—7—7—7—7—7—7—5—5—5—5—5—5—5—5——|
Order
Intro/prechorus
Verse
Intro/prechorus
Chorus
Verse
Intro/prechorus
Chorus
Solo???
Verse — but play intro/prechorus
Chorus
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Pearl Jam - World Wide Suicide Bass Tab

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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