A Perfect Circle
"The Package"
Thirteenth Step
Transcribed by Mike Yarger
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Main—
G |———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
D |———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
A |—————————————————————————————0/2———————————————————————————————————————————————
E |——1/4————————————————————————————————————————————————1/4———————————————————————
B |————————2————2—5—2—2——————————————2————2—5—2—2————————————2————2—5—2—2—————————
G |———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
D |———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
A |———2
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:
Each line in a tab represents a string on your 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.
Play the first note by picking it, then press down on a higher fret with another finger without picking again.
G|-------------------| D|-------5h7---------|
Pluck a note and then "pull off" your finger to let a lower fret ring.
G|-------------------| D|-------7p5---------|
Move your finger up (/) or down (\) the fretboard while maintaining pressure.
G|-------------------| D|-------5/7---------|
G|-------7b9---------|
G|-------7~----------|
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.
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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