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Subhumans — Big Brother bass tabs

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intro/verse/chorus

G:—————————————————————|
D:—————————————————————|
A:———————————4—5—4—5—4—|
E:—4444—5555———————————|


solo

G:————————————————————————|
D:—3—1————————————————————|
A:—————3—1————————————————|
E:—————————3—1—0—1————————|


lyrics
verse
here we are in a new age
wish we were dead
theres a tv in the front room
and it's screwing up my head
theres a scanner in the toilet
to watch you take a bath
theres a picture of Hiroshima
to make sure you dont laugh!

Chorus
somebody told me "Big Brother's watching you!"
Somebody else said "We know it's not True!"
Who do you believe?

2nd Verse
the police have gone crazy
you never had it so bad
they take away the dignity
that you never really had
they know all about you
they even know what you drink
and if they thought you were worth it
they could sus out what you think

3rd verse
Well they asked how to prove it
and there was nothing i could say
i said watch out for Big Brother
and they put me away
they said i was paranoid
because i wrote this song
they didnt need to read it
Cos they knew it all along!

Tablature player for this song:
Subhumans - Big Brother Bass Tab

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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