
Tabbed By : Reece F
e—mail: [email protected]

Tuning: EADG

This song was hard to tab so please just give me some credit for 
tabbing it. It's really hard to hear the bass but here it is anyway.

If you're playing this song with a band or along to the song then 
play:

Intro 1

G|———|
D|———|
A|———|
E|—0—|

You play it just after the harmonics on the guitar and you just 
hold it till the vocals come in. But if you're playing it on your 
own then you might aswell play:

Intro 2a

G|—————————7—————|
D|—————9———————7—|
A|—7—————————————|
E|———————————————|
                  x3

or you can play it an octave lower like this:

Intro 2b

G|———————————————|
D|—————————0—————|
A|—————2———————0—|
E|—0—————————————|
                  x3

And then the vocals come in. This part is really hard to hear so 
ive put down a few so that you can choose which one you thinks best, 
but I'll put down what i play first:

Verse

G|—————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
D|—222—22—22222—555—55—55555——————————————555—55—55555—|
A|———————————————————————————444—44—44444——————————————|
E|—————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
                                                            x4

Or

G|—————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
D|—222—22—22222—555—55—55555———————————————————————————|
A|———————————————————————————444—44—44444—555—55—66666—|
E|—————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
                                                            x4

Or

G|—————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
D|—222—22—22222—555—55—55555—————————————————————55555—|
A|———————————————————————————444—44—44444—555—55———————|
E|—————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
                                                            x4

The strumming pattern may look weird but listen to the song and 
you'll get it. 

And then when Chris just sing "I'm entering" for them last two 
bars I play:

Verse 2

G|—————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
D|—222—22—22222—555—55—55555———————————————————————————|
A|———————————————————————————444—44—44444—555—55—66666—|
E|—————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
                                                            x2

But you can play any of those other 3 bars or you can just mix em 
up, whatever sounds best to you, that's the main thing.

Song order (with band):

Intro 1
Verse x4
Verse 2 x2
Intro 1
Verse x4
Verse 2 x2
Intro 1
Verse x4
Verse 2 x6

Song order (alone):

Intro 2a or 2b x3
Verse x4
Verse 2 x2
Intro 2a or 2b x3
Verse x4
Verse 2 x2
Intro 2a or 2b x3
Verse x4
Verse 2 x6

Well that's all i can hear in the song, if there is any corrections 
or things I've missed out then please tell me, I will be happy 
to know.

Might aswell throw the lyrics in too:

Im entering without a sound
Im entering on wings Ive flown
A million miles of covered ground
Im entering x3


Im entering without a sound
Im entering on wings Ive flown
A million miles of covered ground
Im entering x3

Reece, [email protected]

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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