Is It Luck (Ver 2) Bass Tabs - Primus @ BigBassTabs.com

Okay, here it is:  Riff Tab for "Is It Luck?" by Primus.

Note: I didn't figure this out.  It was in the August 1991 issue of Guitar
Player....

  e  s s  s s s s  s s s s  s s r     e  s s  s s s s  s s s s  s s r

—————Xh6———————————Xh5—————————————|—————Xh7———————————Xh6———————————————|
——X———————Xh7—Xh6——————Xh6——Xh5————|——X———————Xh8—Xh7——————Xh7——Xh6——————|
———————————————————————————————————|—————————————————————————————————————|
———————————————————————————————————|—————————————————————————————————————|

Just a reminder.....

X —— muted note
h —— hammer—on
e —— eighth note
s —— sixteenth note
r —— rest

A few notes Les gives:

"I play it on the 4—string.  I hold on to the whammy bar while I slap, which
gives it a real weird sound.  It's all on the D and G strings, and the second
bar is the same as the first, but up a half—step."

Another note: Les uses standard tuning, but instead of standard strings on his
4—string, he uses two A's and two G's to help out with his chords.

Have fun!  Later,
—Chris Carman
—[email protected]

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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