Debra Jean Bass Tabs - Queers @ BigBassTabs.com

BASS TABLATURE:

   This is the bass tablature for DEBRA JEAN from the album LOVE SONGS 
   FOR THE RETARDED written by THE QUEERS.
   This was song was figured out by MAX OBEIDIN (and a little bit by
   RYAN JERNIGAN)
   E—Mail: [email protected]
   This song is played in standard tuning (E,A,D,G).
   Lyrics and Music by THE QUEERS.
  (Taken from the lyrics in the album.)

   Notes:
        I recommend playing the song with downstrokes.
        By the way, this is my second tab.


   Here Are The Notes That You'll Need:

          E = —————————        G = —————————        C = —————————
              —————————            —————————            —————————
              —————————            —————————            ————3————
              ————0————            ————3————            —————————

        D = —————————         D = —————————
            —————————     or      ————0————
            ————5————             —————————
            —————————             —————————

   Play the D note whichever way is the easiest.
   (I use the first one.)

   Each Note Is Played Several Times
   (It's Best To Practice Along With The Album).

   The Solo: (Arranged an octave lower for the bass.)


     —————————————————————————————————————————————— ——————5—4———4—5—4———7—5—4———
     —5————7—9—10—9—7—5——————7—9—10—9—7—5——————7—9—10—9—7—————7———————7———————5—
     ———————————————————7—————————————————7—————————————————————————————————————
     ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————


     ——————————————————————————————————————————————————5—4———4—5—4———7—5—4——————
     ———7—9—10—9—7—5——————7—9—10—9—7—5——————7—9—10—9—7—————7———————7———————5————
     ————————————————7—————————————————7————————————————————————————————————————
     ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————


   The Backing Riff For The Solo:

        G             E              C               D


   There. That was my second tab. If it doesn't sound right,
   then your bass probably isn't tuned.

   HAVE A NICE DAY!!!

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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