Tool—Intolerance
Album: Undertow
tabbed by [email protected]
98 percent correct
Intro
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Verse 1
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Interlude "Lie, cheat and steal"
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and then: "How can I forgive you?"
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Chorus "I'm not innocent"
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Revert back to the 2nd verse
then comes the 2nd interlude
then comes the 2nd chorus.
After all this, the guitar does a small solo and then we hit the intro
again.
then the interlude comes in but we play differently:
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this:
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then the guitar does another fill/solo then we play
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then;
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D—0————————————————————————————— and then play this 'till the end...
There you have it.
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:
Each line in a tab represents a string on your 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.
Play the first note by picking it, then press down on a higher fret with another finger without picking again.
G|-------------------| D|-------5h7---------|
Pluck a note and then "pull off" your finger to let a lower fret ring.
G|-------------------| D|-------7p5---------|
Move your finger up (/) or down (\) the fretboard while maintaining pressure.
G|-------------------| D|-------5/7---------|
G|-------7b9---------|
G|-------7~----------|
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.
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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