Passive (Ver 3) Bass Tabs - Perfect Circle, A @ BigBassTabs.com

Band— A Perfect Circle
Song— Passive
Tuning : C# — F# — B — E
Verse Riff / Main Riff :
E—F#—E—F#— F#—————————————
|—————————————————————————|
|—5h7—(5h7)—7777777777777—|  I didn't count the # of times u play the 7, but you can find
|—————————————————————————|   when to do the hammer—ons if you just listen to the song.
|—————————————————————————|
4th and Last riff in verse :
E—F#—E—F#——F#————————G#——————
|—————————————————————————————|
|—5h7—(5h7)—777777777—9999999—| I didn't count the # of times you play each note,
|—————————————————————————————| but you can easily tell the change in pitch between
|—————————————————————————————| the F# and G#.
Chorus :
E———————F#——————G#——————F#——————
|—————————————————————————————————|
|—5555555—7777777—9999999—7777777—| Again, I didn't count the # of times you play
|—————————————————————————————————| each note, but it is easy to hear when to change
|—————————————————————————————————| the note you are playing.
Play the full chorus once and then end on the first F# after the G#.
Those are the only three riffs in this song....Now for the order :
Amazing Guitar Intro.......Rest
Verse Riff x 8
Verse Riff (First Verse) x 8
Chorus x 2
Verse Riff (Second Verse) x 8
Chorus x 2
Rest
Chorus x 5 (Play full chorus every time.)

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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