Tommy The Cat (Another One!) (Main&Hellip; Bass Tabs

Title: Tommy The Cat
Artist: Primus
Album: Sailing the Seas of Cheese
Words: Les Claypool
Music: Primus
Copyright: Primus
Tabber: Tomoose
Lesson this is based on: Keplaffintech
Tempo = 130
Electric Bass

Legend
x — dead note
h — hammer on/pull off
M — palm mute
. — staccato
P — popping (bass)
S — slapping (bass)
v — brush up
^ — brush down

     ^  v  S     S  S  P     S  P  S  S  P  S  S  P
G |——4——4——————————————————————————————————————————————||
D |——2——2——————————————3h—5—————5————————5————————0————||
A |————————————————————————————————————————————————————||
E |————————0h—3——x——x————————4—————3——3—————x——x———————||

This is only the main riff, tabbed from the excellent tutorial here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XCc—qsxdTe4

The main reason the other tabs are wrong is the minor error at the chord at the
beginning, but I slowed down the recent video of Les playing this on Jimmy Kennel
live and this is definetly the way he plays it, looking at his hands. The rest of the
riff seems to be better than other tabs, with less muted notes, and sounds perfect
when played at the right speed.
The BPM for this song is given by my program at about 129.6 BPM, but guitarpro can
only do whole numbers, so I rounded it up.

Enjoy :)



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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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Primus — Tommy The Cat (Another One!) (Main&hellip; bass tabs

How to Read Bass Tabs

1. The Basics

2. Common Techniques

3. Advanced Techniques

4. Rhythm and Timing

5. Slap and Pop

Practice Makes Perfect

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