Disposition Bass Tabs - Tool @ BigBassTabs.com

Disposition
Tool
Lateralus
Tabbed by Matt Marchain ([email protected])

—(x)— = natural harmonic
—===— = ring out
—/—  = slide up/down

 For those new to the bass or any fretted instrument, a natural harmonic can be acheived 
by
placing a finger directly over a key fret(the metal lines).  Try it on your E.  Place your 
index finger on the string right over the fret between 12 and 13 and pluck or pick the string.
Wow!  The string vibrates.  Now do it again, only this time, release the string just as 
you 
pluck it. Gee, it holds the tone for quite a while. Now try it on the 5—6 fret, the 7—8 fret,
and the 19—20 fret of any string!  Jesus, one more thing I gotta learn!

This song is perfect for someone learning harmonics.
Chancellor uses some sort of delay or echo here, I sure of it.

The long intro
G|—————————————————————(5)—————7—7—————————————————————————————————————————————————|
D|———(5)(5)———(7)(7)—————————————————————————————(5)(5)—(7)(7)——————————16—16——————|
A|—7————————7————————7—————5—5—————5==========—7———————7——————7/14—14—14—————14===|
D|—————————————————————————————————0==========—————————————————————————————————————|

Ignore your hand's cramping and move on...

After guitar moves in to support to song, change to this (careful, these are 
chords):
G|————————————————————|
D|—12===14==14—9—9—9——|
A|—10===12==12—7—7—7——|
E|————————————————————|

Interesting slow riff
G|———9——11——14|       |———9——11———11———————|———9——116—116—————————|
D|—9———————————|       |—9——————11———11—————|—9——————————————————————|
A|—————————————|       |————————————————————|————————————————————————|
E|—————————————|       |————————————————————|————————————————————————|
                        The variation he does is hard to tab because
                           of the effect, but it sounds like either of
                        these two.

That's all you need for this song.  As it slows down, start to fall apart 
with the rest of the
band as it blends into the next track: Reflection.

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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