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Theme Songs — Danny Phantom bass tabs

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Intro
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|99999—9—8—999—12—9—88—999—8—9|

(Yo Danny Phatom was just...)
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|99999—9—8—999—12—9—88—999—8—9|

(When he first woke up...)
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|——88876—————|
|7———————67—9|

(He's gonna catch 'em all cause...)
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|111111111111—111111111111—111111111111|
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these are 11s not 1s so its 3 groups of 6 11s.
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Theme Songs - Danny Phantom 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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Hey man pretty solid. I can't figure out the tuning you used if it is sorta a half step higher in spots. Most useful tab I've found so far for this.
This is so wrong:
Firstly, the lowest note is played first, not the second lowest.
Secondly,the notes are totally wrong. It is Bb,C,and Eb (M2,m3); not C,Db,and E (m2,m3).
Thirdly,the rhythm is not phrased correctly. It's four 16ths, a dotted 8th, a 16th, an 8ths and two 16ths, two eights, four 16ths, a dotted 8th and a 16th, and ending on a quarter note being the lowest note cut short.
I'm going to post a correct version on musescore

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