Broken Record Bass Tabs - Refreshments @ BigBassTabs.com

BASS TAB
TITLE: BROKEN RECORD
ARTIST:THE REFRESHMENTS
TABBED BY: THE WARLORD ~ [email protected]
tuning:standard
these guys kick so much ass. i'm usually pretty hardcore, but this
shit is just way too good.  their bass player is kinda funky,
he does some tricky stuff, but its nothing you cant do with
practice.

no bass for intro. come in at 0:17—this is now "part a"
A:——————5—5——————7—7—7——+———————5—5——————7———+—————5—5————————7—7—+
E:——5—5—————5—5—————————+——5—5———————5—5——0——+—5—5————————5—5—————+


0:35, "but when you got back...." this is "part b"
A:——5—5—5—4—————————————————————————+
E:——————————7—5—5—5—4—3———2—2———0—0—+

play first bar of part a

0:48 "part c"
A:—5—5/7—5—4———————————————————————+
E:——————————7—5—5—5—4—3——2—2———0—0—+

0:55 "no im not a quarterback..." "part d"
A:———————————————5———+
E:—2———0————5————————+

1:02 "cause im a healthy..." "part e"
A:——————————5—————————————————————————————————————+
E:———5——————————0—0—4—5—6—7—6—7——0—0—4—5—6—7—6—7——+

1:10 "i can tell a story..." play part d, but double up the notes
1:20, the end of the "chorus" riff:
A:—5——————0——2————————+
E:——————————————2——0——+
then star over at part a
he does a big funky slide later on, around 1:45. just slide to
your high e (thats 9 on the g—string)

no problem. the only tricky part is getting your pinky on the 7
for part e. email me with requests or death threats.

WARLORD

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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Refreshments — Broken Record bass tabs