Song:Mudshovel
Artist:Staind
Tabbed By:Wanker Spice ([email protected])

A whopping 3 riffs in it. Split the chorus and bridge riffs with 
your guitarist(s) until you find the sound you want.  It sounded 
to me like the guitar was overdubbed to do two parts on the CD.

Intro/Verse Riff
Gb——||————————————————————————————————————————|————————————————————||
Db——||————————————————————————————————————————|*——————————————————*||
Ab——||—00——00——00——000000022——22——22——2222222—|*——————————————————*||
Db——||————————————————————————————————————————|—00——00——00—0000000—||

Chorus Riff                          OR
Gb——||—————————————————————————————||——————————————————————————————||
Db——||—————————————————————————————||——————————————————————————————||
Ab——||—0—0—0—0—0—03h—5—5—5—5—5—53h—||——————————————————————————————||
Db——||—————————————————————————————||—0—0—0—0—0—03h——5—5—5—5—5—53h—||

Bridge                 OR
Gb——||———————————————||————————————————||
Db——||*—————————————*||*——————————————*||
Ab——||*—————————————*||*——————————————*||
Db——||——0—0—6—0—3—0——||——12—0—6—0—3—0——||

—=—=—=—=—=—=—=—=—=—=—=—=—=—=—=—Old Tab—=—=—=—=—=—=—=—=—=—=—=—=—=—=—=—
Artist: Staind
Song: Mudshovel
 
INTRO AND VERSES
G|—————————————————————|
D|—————————————————————|
A|———————2STRUM————————|
E|4STRUM———————————————|
B|—————————————2STRUM——|
 
CHORUS
G|————————————————————————|
D|————————————————————————|
A|————————————————————————|
E|—1H3—1H3—1H3—0—3/5——0—5—|
B|————————————————————————|

About Staind

Staind (pronounced /?ste?nd/, STAYND) is an American rock band from Springfield, Massachusetts, including lead singer/guitarist Aaron Lewis, lead guitarist Mike Mushok, bassist Johnny April and drummer Jon Wysocki. Over the past 14 years the band has recorded six studio albums, had multiple chart topping singles, and sold over 15 million records worldwide.

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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