Spagetti Western (Ver 2) Bass Tabs - Primus @ BigBassTabs.com

From: [email protected] (RICHARD W STROM)
Subject: Re: BTAB: Spagetti Western by PRIMUS
Date: 28 Jul 1995 19:55:01 GMT


Well, I hunted around for the tab for this song with no luck.  SO,
I sorta figured it out on my own.  (I HATE it when that happens!)
It may be a little off, it sounds ok, but I know I left some notes 
out.  If anyone tries to play this and discovers said missing tones,
e—mail me and I will update.

I also plan on working on Hamburger Train, as this one is seemingly
non—existant also.  I welcome collaborations.

e—mail me at [email protected] with any modifications, whatever...

BY THE WAY: my bass is probobly out of tune, and this tab is according to
my tuning.  It is really easy this way, so you might want to think about
tuning my way (just tune the low string to the first note).

Spagetti Western:

P — pop
p — pull off
S — slap

Starts off with a lot of messing around, and an occasional low note thru
distortion.
 
all low notes are slapped.

|————————————————7P—7P—5p—0p—————7P————————————5—5——55—————|
|——————————————————————————————————————————————5—5——55—————|
|——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
|———0—0——00—0—0————————————————0—————————00————————————————i

And sometimes...

|——————————————————————————————————————————————5—5——55—————|
|————————————————7P—7P—5p—0p—————7P————————————5—5——55—————|
|——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
|———0—0——00—0—0————————————————0—————————00————————————————|

And often a mix of the two.

Then the funky breakdown ("solo", or whatever...)

|—————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
|——5—5—5—5—5—6—5—5—5—5—3—5—5—etc.....—————————————————|
|—————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
|—————————————————————————————————————————————————————|  

He later plays roughly the same notes one octave higher 
(fret 12, 1st string)

Enjoy..
Rick W. Strom

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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