Bullet Proof Soul Bass Tabs - Sade @ BigBassTabs.com

Song:Bullet Proof Soul

Artist:Sade

Album:Love Deluxe

Tabber:T4—TURBO

Comments:I'm sure this is 100% core—ect if you get the tunning right
becuase i have a 110 gauge 4th string (when my normal 1 ripped thats
all they had and i just haven't gotten around to getting new 1)
So just figure out the tunning and then please tell me what it is so i
can post it.I think he uses synth in this song or it may just the type 
of amp hes use—ing.This tab goes righ thru.The chorus is tabbed in to 
parts because its to long to put together so just play each of them 
once.ThaTs why theres no times marked to play them.

Main riff:
g:——————————————————————|
d:——————————————————————|
a:——————————————————————|
e:7—7——7—7—7——7—7——7—7—7|X18

Chorus:Part1
g:—————————————————————————————————————————————|
d:—————————————————————————————————————————————|
a:—————————————————————————————————————————————|
e:5——5—5—5——5——5—5—5—7—7—2——2—2—2——2——2—2—2—4—4|

Chorus:Part2
g:————————————————————————————————————————————|
d:————————————————————————————————————————————|
a:————————————————————————————————————————————|
e:5——5—5—5—3—5——5—5—5—7—7—2——2—2—2——2——————5h6|

Main Riff:
g:——————————————————————|
d:——————————————————————|
a:——————————————————————|
e:7—7——7—7—7——7—7——7—7—7|X8

Chorus:Part1
g:——————————————————————————————————————————————|
d:——————————————————————————————————————————————|
a:——————————————————————————————————————————————|
e:5——5—5—5—3—5——5—5—5—7—7—2——2—2—2——2——2—2—2—4—4|

Chorus:Part2
g:—————————————————————————————————————————————————|
d:—————————————————————————————————————————————————|
a:—————————————————————————————————————————————————|
e:5——5—5—5—3—5——5—5—5—7—7—2——2—2—2——2——————1212|

Bridge:
g:—————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
d:—————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
a:—————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
e:7———7—7—5—7———7—7—10—10—12———12—12—10—12——12—12—15—15|X2

Main Riff:
g:——————————————————————|
d:——————————————————————|
a:——————————————————————|
e:7—7——7—7—7——7—7——7—7—7|X8

Chorus:Part1
g:—————————————————————————————————————————————————|
d:——————————————————————————————————————————————5h7|
a:——————————————————————————————————————————5h7————|
e:5——5—5—5——5——5—5—5—7—7—2——2—2—2——2——2—2—2————————|

Chorus:Part2
g:——————————————————————————————————————————————|
d:——————————————————————————————————————————————|
a:——————————————————————————————————————————————|
e:5——5—5—5—3—5——5—5—5—7—7—2——2—2—2——————1212|

BridgeGuitar solo
g:——————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
d:——————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
a:——————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
e:7———7—7—5—7———7—7—10—10—12———12—12—10—12———12—12—15—15|X10

That will take u right to the end of the song.

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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