BAND: RISE AGAINST
SONG: STATE OF THE UNION
ALBUM: SIREN SONG OF THE COUNTER CULTURE
THIS SONG IS #1 ON THE ALBUM AND ALSO MOVES FAST, SO MAKE SURE YOU KEEP UP!
TUNNING—DOWN A HALF STEP OR IF YOU HAVE A TUNNER AND ARE NEW TO BASS TABS IT IS TUNED TO ONE
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INTRO
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VERSE
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PRE—CHORUS
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CHORUS (SAME AS THE THIRD PARRT OF THE INTRO)
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VERSE
PRE—CHORUS
CHORUS 2X
BRIDGE
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OUTRO
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THATS ALL THERE IS, IT MAY BE HARD IN THE BEGINNING BUT JUST PLAY IT MORE AND IT BECOMES
EASIER AND VERY FUN TO PLAY. HAVE FUN!
Rise Against is an American punk rock band from Chicago, Illinois, formed in 1999. The band currently consists of Tim McIlrath (vocals, guitar), Zach Blair (guitar, vocals), Joe Principe (bass guitar, vocals) and Brandon Barnes (drums, percussion).
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:
Each line in a tab represents a string on your 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.
Play the first note by picking it, then press down on a higher fret with another finger without picking again.
G|-------------------|
D|-------5h7---------|
Pluck a note and then "pull off" your finger to let a lower fret ring.
G|-------------------|
D|-------7p5---------|
Move your finger up (/) or down (\) the fretboard while maintaining pressure.
G|-------------------|
D|-------5/7---------|
G|-------7b9---------|
G|-------7~----------|
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.
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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