Stone Temple Pilots — Heaven and Hot Rods
Tabbed by: FreshyQ

I know it's right, but of course suggested corrections are welcome.
Make sure to note that this song is in 'drop D' (that's 2 frets down).
Each note in the main riff is the same length!!!!
Helpful Hint: Think of the main riff's notes in groups of 4, so I 
will divide it up to make it easier to look at.

Main 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—|

Chorus
G———————————————————————————|
D———————————————————————————|
A———————————————————————————|
D—12————12————7—6—5——5—4—3——|

Outro(I think this is it, but I may be wrong)
G—————————|
D—————————|
A—————————|
D—5—6—7———|


Here is the flow of the song...

Main Riff (x6)
Chorus    (x2)
Main Riff (x4)
Chorus    (x2)
Main Riff (x4)
Interlude (begins around 2:15)
Main Riff (x4)
Outro     (x10)

Unfortunately I don't have the interlude, but this is the meat of the song.
Make sure to time the outro correctly.  It begins on the 4th repetition
of the last Main Riff section.  This is how you lead the last main riff
into the Outro part........there are 8 sets of 4 notes how i've divided it.
The last 2 sets on the 4th repetition are Outro, then there's 8 outro in a row,
making a total of 10.......

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———5—6—7———|
                                                              ...(Outro x10)

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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