Hinky Dinky Bass Tabs - Straight Outta Junior High @ BigBassTabs.com

Song: Hinky Dinky
Artist: Straight Outta Junior High
Album: A Ray Of Hope For Someone With An Inferiority Complex
Tuning: Standard |E, A, D, G|
Tabbed By: Spencer Hall [email protected]

SOJH is a kick ass wunk rock band from LINCOLN, NEBRASKA! Yes, I know, its hard to 
believe, but yes, we DO have more then JUST CORN! Our local punk and ska scene is 
pretty *** good. SOJHs CDs can be found from Minnesota to Texas. Not on the coasts though. 
They still kick ass. They are also on mp3.com so check them out. Enjoy!

Intro 0:00 to 0:21 is only guitar but then bass comes in.
G|————————————————————————————————— x2 on second time only
D|—————————————————————————————————    play last 3 on E
A|—3———————5———————3———————5———————    once and let ring
E|—————5———————3———————5————————33—

Theres a little pre—verse part here of only guitar

Verse
G|——————————————————————————————————————————— x2
D|———————————————————————————————————————————
A|—33————55————33————55————33————55————33333—
E|————55————33————55————33————55————33———————

First Chorus
G|————————————— x3 Then  G|———————————
D|—————————————          D|———————————
A|————33————33—          A|———————————
E|—11————33————          E|—1111—3333—

Repeat First Chorus

Chorus/Pre—Verse fill
G|————————————————————————————————
D|————————————————————————————————
A|—3——5—7—3————————5——7—8—5———————
E|——————————5—7—5———————————3—5—3—

Pre—verse
G|———————————————————————————————————————————
D|———————————————————————————————————————————
A|—33————55————33————55————33————55————33333—
E|————55————33————55————33————55————33———————
Verse
G|——————————————————————————————————————————— x2
D|———————————————————————————————————————————
A|—33————55————33————55————33————55————33333—
E|————55————33————55————33————55————33———————

Second Chorus is the same as first chorus

Chorus/Pre—Verse fill is same as above

Bridge Thing
G|————————————————————————————————————— x2 palm muted. let
D|—————————————————————————————————————    off of the palm
A|—33333333——————————55555555——————————    mute slowly on
E|——————————55555555——————————33333333—    the 2nd time

Outro
G|———————————————————————————————————————————
D|———————————————————————————————————————————
A|—33————55————33————55————33————55————33333—
E|————55————33————55————33————55————33———————

Then a short guitar part
Then...
G|———————————————————
D|———————————————————
A|—33————55————33333—
E|————55————33———————

Thats it! Fun song to play. Just some info, Hinky Dinky was a grocery store in 
Lincoln. It was turned into a Sun Mart though, which sucks cuz Hinky Dinky was the ***. 
E—Mail me with questions, comments, and corrections. Thanks!

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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