Something Corporate
Konstantine (4 String Bass Version)

Original By:jointbluebass
Changed To 4 string by dave_jr

Seems as though all i did was change it from 5 string to 4 string all of this is the work of 
jointbluebass so thanks to you! I needed it in 4 string so i cud play it and it sounds pretty 
accurate!

*no bass during first verse

DROP D Tuning

Chorus #1&2     (after because of me)     (x2)
G|————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
D|—0—0——1—1———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
A|————————————————1—1—————————————————————————————————————————————————|
D|———————————3—3——————————————————————————————————————————————————————|

Chorus End     (After Chorus #2, Go To Bass Solo)
G|————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
D|—0—0——1—1———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
A|————————————————1—1—————————————————————————————————————————————————|
D|———————————3—3————————————5——1——3———————————————————————————————————|

Verse #2     (x4)
G|————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
D|——————————1—————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
A|—1—————0————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
D|————0———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|

Bass Solo    (Play x18, break, x4, and then the last chorus is 6 times)
G|—————————————————0(x16)—————————————————————————————————————————————|
D|—————————0(x16)——————————1(x16)—————————————————————————————————————|
A|—1(x16)—————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
D|————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|

Thanks to Kim from Misled Vision http://www.misledvision.co.uk/ for helping with 
the changing strings business and all!

If anyone knows how to play this on piano or guitar PLEASE email me!!!!

[email protected]

thanks!

About Something Corporate

Something Corporate is an American rock band from Orange County, California, formed in 1998. Their current line-up includes pianist and vocalist Andrew McMahon, guitarist Josh Partington, bassist Kevin Page and drummer Brian Ireland.

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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