Stone Temple Pilots: Heaven and Hot Rods

Tabbed by Paul Fivey, [email protected]

This is just a quick outline of the main parts of the song, 
done by request.  I haven't go a clue about the bridge right now, 
but I'll try to put it in later.

Drop D tuning (If you don't know what that is, you've no chance with this riff!)

G——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
D——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
A————————————————3—4—5———5—————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
D——7———5—6—7———7———————————7—6—5———5—2—1—0———0—5—6—7———7—2—1—0———0—5—6—7———7—0—7—0—

This is a bitch to play, especially if you try to play it all on the 4th string instead
as I know some people like to!

I've broken it up so you can follow it a bit more easily, but its all played with the same
length of note.

The chorus may be something of a relief:

G—————————————————————————
D—————————————————————————
A——5—5————————————————————
D——————————7—6—5————5—4—3—

Play this twice.

All I can remember of the bridge is that it starts on B then moves to Bflat then goes somewhere.

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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