Too Many Puppies (Ver 10) Bass Tabs - Primus @ BigBassTabs.com

Too many puppies — tabbed by Dant Primo.

AIM — Xbrilliant_foolX
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Ok, I'm posting this tab as a gripe; I have seen WAY too many exaggerated/wrong tabs for 
this incredibly simple song. I'm 

here to set it straight.

In this song les uses his ebony 4—string bass, 'Antimatter', which is in standard tuning, 
EADG: like most primus songs.

Bring up your mids and treble until your tone is tinny as hell for this song, and keep the 
bass down so it doesn't rumble.

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^ — Flamenco picking (use even upstrokes and downstrokes)
S — Slap
H — Hammer—on
x — muted note
/ or  — slide
, — staccato (play the note briefly)
~ — vibrato

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4/4 time, but a bit faster... methinks the tempo is around 150.

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Main riff.

Think of all the notes in this riff above as eighth notes, 1 & 2 & etc, but make sure to follow 
the beat of the song 


Riff A                      
                                
      ^   ^ ^ ^       |  *              | 
G|————5H6—6—6—7———————|—————————————————|
D|————5———5—5—5———————|—————————————————|
A|————————————————————|—————————————————|  
E|————————————————————|—————————————————|
                      |                 |
      1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & | 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & |

Riff B

     ^   ^ ^ ^   ^ ^ | ^   ^ ^ ^   ^ ^  | 
G|———5H6—6—6—7———x—x—|—x———x—x—x———x—x——|
D|———5———5—5—5———x—x—|—x———x—x—x———x—x——|
A|———————————————————|——————————————————|
E|———————————————————|——————————————————|
                     |                  |
     1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & | 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &  |


Riff C          

      ^   ^ ^ ^   ^ ^ | ^   ^ ^ ^   ^ ^ | 
G|————5H6—6—6—7———x—x—|—x———x—x—x———x———|
D|————5———5—5—5———x—x—|—x———x—x—x———x———|
A|————————————————————|—————————————————|
E|————————————————————|———————————————8|
                      |                 |
      1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & | 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & |


Riff D

      ^   ^ ^ ^   S   | S   S   S   S   |
G|————5H6—6—6—7———————|—————————————————|
D|————5———5—5—5———————|—————————————————|
A|————————————————————|—————————————————|
E|————————————————2———|—3———0———3———2———|
                      |                 |
      1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & | 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & |

2nd part of Riff D

      ^   ^ ^ ^   S   | S   S   S   S   |
G|————5H6—6—6—7———————|—————————————————|
D|————5———5—5—5———————|—————————————————|
A|————————————————————|—————————————————|
E|————————————————2———|—3———0———3———5———|
                      |                 |
      1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & | 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & |


Riff E

      ^/,     ^/,       ^/,     ^/,
G|————5—6—x—x—6—7—x—x—|—7—8—x—x—8—9—x—x—|
D|————5—6—x—x—6—7—x—x—|—7—8—x—x—8—9—x—x—|
A|————————————————————|—————————————————|
E|————————————————————|—————————————————|
                      |                 |
      1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & | 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & |

2nd part of Riff E

      ^,     ^,       ^,     ^, **
G|————9—8—x—x—8—7—x—x—|—7—6—x—x—6—5—————|
D|————9—8—x—x—8—7—x—x—|—7—6—x—x—6—5—————|
A|————————————————————|—————————————————|
E|————————————————————|—————————————————|
                      |                 |
      1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & | 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & |

Riff F

      ^   ^ ^ ^       |                 | 
G|————5H6—6—6—7———————|—————————————————|
D|————5———5—5—5———————|——Song———————————|
A|————————————————————|———————Ends——————|  
E|————————————————————|—————————————————|
                      |                 |
      1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & |                 |

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*(after the guitar solo Slide down the E from 8th 
  fret one half beat before going into the next Riff)*

**(The fourth time you play riff E, give the very 
   last 5's a slight vibrato until they die down)**

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Riff Order


Riff A x 4

Riff B x 4

Riff c x 1

Riff D x 2

Riff A x 4

Riff D x 2

Riff A x 4

Riff E x 4

Riff D x 2

Riff A x 4

Riff D x 4

Riff A x 4

Riff D x 2

Riff F x 1


That's all, Email and questions or comments to [email protected], and have 
fun. :—)

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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