Tommy The Cat W/ Solo Bass Tabs - Primus @ BigBassTabs.com

ok i'm not gonna beat around the bush every tommy the cat main riff and bass solo i've seen 
isn't that horribly wrong but it's just not right so i'm just gonna give u the main riff 
for the most part and the whole solo and no fills cause i don't feel like typing it but the 
solo i think is actually right this time and it sounds good only if u have the timing right 
so heregoes                                                                 

of course there's that slide in the beginning ok that's the main riff there is nothing 
else to it and trust me it's right
G—4————————————————————————————————————————————
D—4——0h2—x—2x—0h2——————————————————————————————
A——————————————————————————————————————————————
E——3x————————————3—————————————————————————————

ok the solo
G————————0——————0——————0——————0—————————————9———————12/14—————12/14——xxxxxxxxxxx————
D———————————————————————————————————————5—————8—————11/14—————11/14——xxxxxxxx(14)x4times
A—(2)0h2x—(2)0h2—(2)0h2—(2)0h2——2/———7————6——————————————————————————xxxxxxxxxxx—————
E——————————————————————————————————————6—————————00————————00————————xxxxxxxxxxx—————con.


G—4———————————————————————————————————————————————
D—4———————————————————————————————————————————————
A———x—5h7—7—xx—5h7————————————————————————————————
E————————————————————————————————————————————————

there the fills are easy and there already posted by other people and there right so get 
that from those      questions comments E—mail [email protected] peace out

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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