Girlfriend Bass Tabs - Straight Outta Junior High @ BigBassTabs.com

Song: Girlfriend
Band: Straight Outta Junior High
Album: Kiss Of Deaf
Tuning: Standard
Tabbed By: Spencer Hall [email protected]

SOJH is a punk band from LINCOLN NEBRASKA. Yes, we do have more then just corn. We have 
good local punk and ska. This is the third track off their second album.

Song Order can be found at the bottom of the tab.

Intro  Palm muted guitar only

Main Riff
G|———————————————————————————————————————
D|—————————————————————3——3————————————1—
A|——————————1111—3333—5—5——5——1111—3333——
E|—11111111——————————————————————————————

This riff is played as the chorus, verse, and that short solo just after the intro. Some 
times the E is only struck 4 instead of 8 times and the A only 2 instead of 4 in parts where 
there are 4 of the same thing.

Bridge 1    from 1:34 to 1:47
G|———————————————————————————————————
D|———————————————————————————————————
A|—5—5—5—5———————————————————1—1—1—1—
E|—————————5—5—5—5——3—3—3—3——————————

The 1s at the end are played 8 times instead of 4 on the last time through this riff.

Bridge 2    from 2:22 to 2:38
G|————————————————————————————————————— x2   
D|—————————————————————————————————————       
A|—11111111—33333333—55555555——————————          this is all part
E|————————————————————————————55555555—        /     of Bridge 2
After 2nd time playing that, play this        /
G|———————————————————                        /
D|———————————————————                       /
A|—11111111—33333333—                      /
E|———————————————————                     /
Then back into the main riff

Song Sequence

Intro  no bass (palm muted guitar)
Other part of intro  Main Riff x2
Then small solo in intro  Main Riff x2
Verse 1  Main Riff x2
Chorus 1  Main Riff x2
Verse 2  Main Riff x2
Chorus 2  Main Riff x2
First Bridge Thing  Bridge 1 x2
Guitar Solo After Bridge 1  Main Riff x4
Second Bridge Thing  Bridge 2 x1
Chorus 3/Outro  Main Riff x4
End on E|—1— and let it ring out

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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