Prayer To God Bass Tabs - Shellac @ BigBassTabs.com

Title: Prayer to God
Album: 1000 Hurts
Artist: Shellac
Tabbed: Dante Dahmer ([email protected]) 
    
    Bob Weston uses a legendary Shellac amp on this song probably (If youre 
not familiar with the amp Im talking about, its big, black (Big Black) and 
has only one knob, volume).  To create the Albini—Weston feel, I play this 
song completely on the E.  There is one main bass part in the song: the 
chorus.  If you listen, Weston does a little diddy at about 0:35 that follows 
Albinis guitar but stops at 0:48.  It is pointless to tab it out to me, so 
Ill just tab my interpretation of the chorus.  Listen for rhythm, and 
possible variations that I might have missed, though I dont think there is, 
it just sounds that way with Westons settings and Trainer playing, a lot 
like on Watch Song.

Chorus
G:——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
D:——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
A:——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
E:———00000—3333—5555—8888—12121212—15151515—13131313—12—————————|

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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