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Smash Mouth — All Star (ver 2) bass tabs

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(submitted by forener)
Artist:
Smash Mouth
Song name:
All Star
Album:
astro lounge
Tabs: forener

Verse:
G |——————————————————|—————————————————|—————————————————|—————————————————|
D |——————————————————|—————————————————|—————————————————|—————————————————|
A |—————2—3—6———1—2—2|—————————————————|—————————————————|—————————————————|
E |——2—————————4—————|—————————————————|—————————————————|—————————————————|

Chorus:

G |——————————————————|—————————————————|—————————————————|—————————————————|
D |——————————————————|—————————————————|—————————————————|—————————————————|
A |——————————22222222|33333333—22222222|—————————————————|—————————————————|
E |22222222——————————|—————————————————|—————————————————|—————————————————|

That is it! Just repeat this for the whole song and you are good to go. As always I recommend playing with your band or the music on youtube.
Tablature player for this song:
Smash Mouth - All Star (ver 2) Bass Tab

About Smash Mouth

Smash Mouth is an American rock band from San Jose, California. The band was formed in 1994, and was originally composed of Steve Harwell, Greg Camp, Paul De Lisle and Kevin Coleman as lead vocals, guitar, bass and drums respectively. They are known for such songs as "Walkin' on the Sun" (1997) and "All Star" (1999).

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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3 years, 9 months ago
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TRIVIA: what was the first movie to feature all star in the soundtrack. Hint: it’s not Shrek
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Bruh

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