Day Tripper Bass Tabs - The Beatles @ BigBassTabs.com

Enter with the guitar after the first riff (note the slide (/)... slide up to 
9th fret but dont play the B play the E (9th fret of the G)) ... Enter the riff 
back on the 4th beat of the 2nd bar. 

G |——————————9—7————|———11————7———————|
D |—————5—6/————————|—9——————9—9——————|
A |—7———————————————|—————————————————|
E |—————————————————|—————————————————|              VERSE 1st Riff (x6) 
    1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &   1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &   


G |—————5—6—————————|—————————————————|
D |—7—————————7—5———|———9————5————————|
A |—————————7———————|—7—————7—7———————|
E |—————————————————|—————————————————|              VERSE 2nd Riff (x1) ...followed by one 1st riff then... 
    1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &   1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &  



G |—————————9—8—11——|
D |—————8—11————————|
A |—9———————————————|                CHORUS (x4) Then... 
E |—————————————————|
    1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &   


G |—————————————————|—————————————————|—————————————————|—————————————————|
D |—7———————5—4—7———|—6————————4—3—6——|—————————————————|—————————————————|
A |—————5—7—————————|—————4—6—————————|————8———11—11————|———7———10—10—————|         (x1) then back to 1st riff
E |—————————————————|—————————————————|—8—9——————————8——|—8———————————8———|
    1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &   1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &   1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &   1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &

Repeat 1st riff 4x then 2nd riff once and back into chorus, after chorus enter the guitar solo like this... 


G |—————————————————|—————————————————|—————————————————|—————————————————|
D |—9———9———9———9———|—9———9———9———9———|—9———9———9———9———|—9———9———9———9———|
A |—————————————————|—————————————————|—————————————————|—————————————————|
E |—————————————————|—————————————————|—————————————————|—————————————————|
    1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &   1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &   1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &   1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &        

G |—————————————————|—————————————————|—————————————————|—————————————————|
D |—9—9———————9—9———|—9—9————————9—9——|—9—9—9———9—9—9———|—9—9—9———9—9—9———|
A |—————————————————|—————————————————|—————————————————|—————————————————|
E |—————————————————|—————————————————|—————————————————|—————————————————|
    1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &   1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &   1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &   1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &            GUITAR SOLO (x1) 
 
G |—————————————————|—————————————————|—————————————————|—————————————————|
D |—9—9—9———9—9—9———|—9—9—9———9—9—9—9—|—9—9—9—9—9—9—9—9—|—9—9—9—9—9—9—9—9—|
A |—————————————————|—————————————————|—————————————————|—————————————————|
E |—————————————————|—————————————————|—————————————————|—————————————————|
    1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &   1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &   1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &   1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &

Then back into 1st riff (4x) then 2nd riff (1x) and into the chorus, after 
chorus let the guitar play the first riff alone then the bass comes in following 
the lead guitar like in the intro... repeat till fade out! 

Listen for timing and enjoy :)

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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