Band:   SHIHAD
Song:   Wait And See
Album:  The General Electric
          or
EP:     Blue Light Disco
Author: Brad Snare
Email:  [email protected]

Standard Tuning. Low to High : EADG

I can't believe that nobody had tabbed this before,it is
so easy.

RIFF 1:
G|———————————————————|
D|———————————————————|         Played through most of song.
A|——77——8———777——8———|
E|———————————————————|

RIFF 2:
G|———————————————————|
D|——77——8———777——8———|         Played during choruses,
A|———————————————————|             "And is there space for every"/
E|———————————————————|               "Is it daddys little boys and
                                                           girls"

RIFF 3:
G|————————————————|
D|————————————————|    This is played once, you'll recognise it
A|——77——8——8/(0)——|               when you hear it.
E|————————————————|

There a couple of pauses in there but it's easy to follow along.
Just listen to the song for timing and it won't take long
for you to get into the flow of it.

THAT'S IT!!!

If you can, try to work out some Shihad bass tabs for
yourself and publish them on the net (because there aren't many).
I'm currently working on 'My Mind's Sedate' and 'The General Electric'.

They're also a great live band, so go see them if you can.

About Shihad

Shihad are a hard rock band, originally from Wellington, New Zealand, currently based in Melbourne, Australia. During Shihad's recording career, they have produced three #1 studio albums and three top 10 singles in their home country of New Zealand.

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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