Sovereign I Am Your Name Is Holy Bass Tabs

Title: Sovereign I Am/Your Name Is Holy
Artist: Skillet
Album: Ardent Worship
Tabber: Ben Hanley ([email protected])
Equipment: Ibanez GSR200 (Blue)
           Laney HCM15B Practice Amplifier
Comments: This song has been played by many artists over time, although this version 
is really an alternative way of playing
along to the live recording from the above album. Even though there is already a Bass 
playing very basic riffs in the track,
this way of playing adds some meat to it all, and lets the Bass really shine through with 
the murky tones we all know it
can produce :)

'Intro'(0:30):

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


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

The second riff is almost always followed by what I can only call a 'comedown'. It's only 
purpose seems to be to bring the
notes back down lower, to begin the first riff again. Here it is.

'Comedown':
G|—————————————————————————————————————|
D|—99999999—77777777———————————————————|
A|———————————————————99999999—55555555—|
E|—————————————————————————————————————|

There is a slow part to the song, on the Skillet version, which begins at around (3:36). 
In the background, I think it's a
five—string Bass, playing four notes over and over. For this you can either stay silent, 
or play it a little higher.

'Little Higher'

G|—————————————|
D|—7*——————————|
A|————7*—9*—5*—|
E|—————————————|

The '*' means that you should let the note ring out slightly. However, if you think it 
sounds fancy enough, then try lightly
playing them. Up to you at that point. Come to think of it, you could use those four notes 
for the 'Comedown' riff perhaps?

After that, it's just a mixture of the riffs and comedown, nothing really complicated. 
And seen as all versions are slightly
different (and I'm gonna be late for work), I'll let you work it out.

There's also an intermitant bit in the Skillet version that begins "In your name..." 
I think I have it sorted out, but I need
to finalise it, and then I'll edit the tab online, and insert it there.

Hope you enjoy playing the song. Got any of the usual? Then e—mail to the usual :)

Ben.

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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