Dead For Days Bass Tabs - Trisomy 31 @ BigBassTabs.com

Tab: Dead For Days
Band: Trisomy 31
Album: Musically Transmitted Disease
Tabbed By: Ba$$ Lizard

Really cool song, probably the best on the album.

Intro (let the guitar play the lead riff once) 

G:|———|———|———|——————|
D:|———|———|———|——————|
A:|—6—|—2—|—6—|—7—6—4|
E:|———|———|———|——————|

Main Riff

G:————————————————|————————————————|————————————————|————————————|
D:————————————————|—2—2—2—2—2—2—2—2|—4—4—4—4—4—4—4—4|————————————|
A:—2—2—2—2—2—2—2—2|————————————————|————————————————|—7—6—4—4—4—4|
E:————————————————|————————————————|————————————————|————————————|
Play 2x, then

Verse

G:————————————————|————————————————|————————————————|————————————————|
D:————————————————|—2—2—2—2—2—2—2—2|—4—4—4—4—4—4—4—4|————————————————|
A:—2—2—2—2—2—2—2—2|————————————————|————————————————|—4—4—4—4—4—4—4—4|
E:————————————————|————————————————|————————————————|————————————————|
Play 2x, then

Chorus

G:————————————————|————————————————| There are a few little fills and variations on this,
D:————————————————|————————————————| just use your imagination.
A:————————————————|—3—3—3—3—5—5—5—5|
E:—5—5—5—5—1—1—1—1|————————————————|
Play this 4x, then

Play the Main Riff 2x, then

Play the Verse 2x, then

Play the Chorus 4x, then

For the guitar solo play the Main Riff 4x, but put this little fill on the end the last 
time:

Fill

G:———9—7———7—9—7——|
D:———————9———————9|
A:—7——————————————|
E:————————————————|


then, 

play the Chorus 5x, then

play the Main Riff 2x, but make the last measure look like this:

G:—————————————|
D:—————————————|
A:—7—6—4——(2)——|
E:—————————————|


()= Let ring          That's it! Have fun!

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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