Mcmxcviii Bass Tabs - Sommerset @ BigBassTabs.com

Band — Sommerset
Song — MCMXCVIII
Album — Sommerset/28 Days Split CD
Tabbed By — Paul Comrie—Thomson

It's 1998...
G——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
D——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
A——————————————————5——5——5—5—5—————————————————————————————
E—3——3——3—3—3————————————————————5——5——5—5—5———5——5——5—5—5—

Get your head out...
G——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
D——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
A—2——2——2—2—2———2——2——2—2—2———3——3——3——3——3——3——3——3———————
E——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————

It's not anything...
G——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
D——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
A—————————————————5——5——5——5——————————————————3——3——3——3———
E—3——3——3——3———————————————————5——5——5——5——————————————————

Instrumental = then = Is it time you...
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D——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
A———————————————————5——5——5——5——5——5——5——5—————————————————
E—3——3——3——3——3—————————————————————————————3——3——3——3——3——

G——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
D——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
A—5——5——5——5——5——5——5——5———2——2——2——2——2——2——2——2——3——3——3—
E——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————

G——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
D——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
A—3——3——3——3——3——2——2——2——2——2——2——2——2————————————————————
E——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————

Lyrics:
It's 1998, It seems like we were 10 years too late — 10 years too late for all 
the things you wanted too.  And I'm not saying that yesterday was nothing.  All 
I'm saying's today is valid too.  Get your head out of the clouds and get your 
face out of the crowd, it's not anything you can't do now.  Is it time you let 
go? And is it right that you let go? You take 10 years and make nothing into 
everything.  It's one thing and you make it into everything when today is valid too.

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This is a wicked song by a very cool New Zealand band.  
E—mail me at {[email protected]} 
if you want me to tab any punk stuff for you.

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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