Promise Blender Bass Tabs - Skillet @ BigBassTabs.com

Promise Blender
Skillet
Forefront Records
                        
Ok kiddies I know I submitted this song before, but the solo was so
messed up it wasn't even funny.  This is the correct version...... well
I'm pretty sure it is.

Verses:  (This isn't the correct number of times you play each note but 
           if you try you should get it)
G|——————————————————————————————————————|
D|——————————————————1—1—1—1—————————————|
A|—————2—2—2—2—2—2———————————0—0—0—0————|
E|——————————————————————————————————————|

Chorus:    (This is the right amount of times you play it)

G|——————————————————————————————————————|
D|——————————————————————————————————————|
A|——2—2—25—5—5/2—2—2———————————————————|
E|————————————————————3—X—X—5—5—X—X—5—5—|

Solo:    (these are the four basic parts to the solo you have to
figure    out where each of them go... sorry)
Part 1

G|———————————————————————————————————|
D|———————————————————————————————————|
A|————6———6———6———6———6———6———6———6——|
E|——7———7———7———7———7———7———7———7————|

Part 2

G|———————————————————————————————————|
D|————————————8———8———8—8————————————|
A|——————————6———6———6————————————————|
E|———————————————————————————————————|

Part 3

G|————————————————————————————————————|
D|————9——7——6—————————————————————————|
A|—————————————9——7——6——0—————————————|
E|————————————————————————————————————|

Part 4

G|————————————————————————————————————|
D|————————————————————————————————————|
A|————————————6——6——5——6——————————————|
E|———7——7——6——7———————————————————————|

That's the song...  I'm pretty sure it is..  If you have any questions
of anything just give a mail at [email protected]

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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