Title: Torn
Artist: Poison The Well
Tabbed by: Bryan Jarvinen
E—mail: [email protected]

Tuning: DGCF (D standard, full step down)

Intro:

Second guitar measure, come in

————————————
———————(8~)—
————4~——————
—6~—————6~——

Verse:

Not at all sure about this, but it sounds
good when I play it

————5—5————6——5———————5—5———6——5————
——————————————————6———————————————6—
—44—————44———4——4———————————————————
———————————————————66—————66——6——6——

Then ring out with the 6th fret on the
first string.

Part After That (2):

———————————————————————————————————
———————————————————————————————————
—444444443333333366666666444443333—
———————————————————————————————————

The second part of this riff is:

—————————————————————
—————————————————————
———————————0—3—6—4—3—
—1——1——11————————————

Then ring out on the 1st fret on the
first string.

Part After That:

On the second part, it is just the 
progression

——————————————————|—————
———————————————56—|—————
—————————————43———|—4—6—
—11—11—11—11——————|—————

Then you go back to the Verse Riff.
I think he might play the second half of the
riff an octave down, so if you wanna do that,
go for it. It still sounds good either way.

Then play Part 2 again.

Part After That:

You can play either the 1st string or
the second string, your choice, they are
just octaves.
Second part is just progression.

—————————————————|—————
—————————————————|—————
—8888—888—88—888—|—4—6—
—1111—111—11—111—|—————

Ending:

Play either first or second string.

—————————————————
—————————————————
—8888—888—88—888—
—1111—111—11—111—

E—mail me with Questions, comments, corrections, 
etc. Enjoy!

About Poison The Well

Poison the Well is an experimental post-hardcore band from Miami/Ft. Lauderdale, Florida currently signed to Ferret Music. Guitarist Ryan Primack and drummer Chris Hornbrook are the only remaining members of the band who have been involved since their inception, although vocalist Jeffrey Moreira has been the singer on all five full length albums. These three are considered the core members of the band.

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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