Song: Coma
Album: Shangri La Di Da
Artist: Stone Temple Pilots
Tabbed by: Zook ([email protected])

Notes:  This is a great song by an incomparable band. It is 
in dropped D tuning and should be played fingerstyle. 
Notes in () are grace notes.

  (guitar and drums intro)

 Verse/Prechorus (played until chorus, with "heavier" 
   rhythym in the prechorus)
G—————————————————————————————————
D—————————————————————————————————
A————5—3—5—8—7———————————————————— last note (D) played staccato
D—0————————————0——0—3—0—3——5——0——— during verse
      
 Chorus
G————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
D————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
A————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
D—/8—888—8888—8888—5—3—5/8—888—8888—8888—5—3—5/7—777—7777—7777—5—3—5—

G————————————————————————————————
D————————————————————————————————
A——————3—5—3—0—3/8(888)——————————
D—0——0—————————————————5—3—5/————

 Bridge (suggestion: let notes ring throughout, otherwise it might be
 easier to play it in first position)
G—————————————————————G———————————————————————
D——7p5h7—————7p5h7————play 4xD——7p5h7—8—————7p5h7—8——
A————————5—————————5——A———————————————————————
D—————————————————————D———————————————————————

repeat first part 2x, then
repeat the second, then 
repeat first part 2x, 
repeat the second, then play this:

G————————————————————————————
D————————————————————————————
A————————————————————————————
D—0—0——0—0——0—0——0—0——5—3—5/—— to chorus


All the parts are here, all you have to do is listen to the song for 
the exact order of everything.  Enjoy!

About Stone Temple Pilots

Stone Temple Pilots, often abbreviated to STP, is an American rock band consisting of Scott Weiland (lead vocals), brothers Robert DeLeo (bass guitar, vocals) and Dean DeLeo (guitar), and Eric Kretz (drums, percussion).

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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