SOUND GARDEN—————————SLAVES & BULLDOZERS

tabbed by jamie hopkins

this is my first ever tab so it probably wont be too good
(I apologise if it is really, really bad)

DROP D

^ BEND STRING
/ OR  SLIDE DOWN OR UP 
h HAMMER ON
p PULL OFF

INTRO 

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I——————————————————————————I X4 (BEFORE GUITAR COMES IN)
I—0—0—3———3—5—3—0—3——(3)5—I
THE 3 IS HELD FOR A BIT THEN SLID UP

THEN 

riff 1   played 8x under guitar intro
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I—————5—3————————————————I
I—————————5—3—5^—————————I
I—0—0————————————3—(3)/5—I

VERSE1

play riff1 in time with guitar 16x up to where chris starts to SHOUT "now i know why you've 
been shaken"

when he shouts it twice play

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I——10h12—12——10h12—12p11p10—I

CHORUS

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I—————1h3—3—————————————————I—————————1h3—3——1h3—3——1h3—3——1h3—3———————I
I3—5—————————7—6—5—0—3h5—5——I—7—6—5—0————————————————————————————7—6—5—I
                               

the gap before guiter interlude goes

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I—————3^——————3^—I
I———————5—3—5————I
I—0—0————————————I
2X before going into riff1 for the verse
 then the chorus again after normal chorus it does


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I—1h3—3—1h3—————————I
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a couple of times 

then play riff1 for the solo part and the no guitar verse after

then the now i know why you've been shaken part, a crazy feedback ending and thats it

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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