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Here it is, the tab for one of my favorite basslines ever, it's the chorus of Soundgarden's 
'Burden in my hand'. it uses a very unusual tuning, just like all the guitars in the song

like this ,

G—>G (very unusual)
D—>C
A—>G
E—>C

(for those interested in guitarchords, using this system (I found it in a book) the six 
guitar strings would be E—G—G—C—G—C)
*******slide
G—————————12——12—————————————————10——10——10——10—8—8—8—8—3—3—3—3—3——
C—(slide)12——12——12—15—12—10———10——10——10————10—8—8—8—8—3—3—3—3—3——
G——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
C——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————


G—10——0—6—5—5—5—5—5—5————
C—10——0—6—5—5—5—5—5—5————
G—————————————————————————
C————————————————————————— etc. etc.

* not sure about this

If  somebody could use this and send me them chordz to this song, I'd be grateful

(please pass this tab on to many other archives , the song is copyright Soundgarden or 
whatever, but the tab is MINE , just copy this entire document to other archives, with 
my name thank you very much)


Cees Jan de Boer
[email protected]




Taken from The Bass Tab Archive ~ http://www.basstabarchive.com

About Soundgarden

Soundgarden is an American rock band formed in Seattle, Washington, in 1984 by lead singer and drummer Chris Cornell, lead guitarist Kim Thayil, and bassist Hiro Yamamoto. Matt Cameron became the band's permanent drummer in 1986 while bassist Ben Shepherd became a permanent replacement for Yamamoto in 1990.

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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