Victor Wooten
Overjoyed

Tabbed by tomdeluxe email: [email protected]

Tuning EADG
Hi this song is very very hard to figure out and this here is just a part of the song.
It's a cover of Stevie Wonder's song called Overjoyed. You have to tap all those notes 
here
with both hands. If you have any questions email me. 



INTRO:


G           16                     16                     16                    16 12 14
D        14           14        14          14         14           14       14
A     12           12        11          11         10           10        11
E  10           10         9           9          8            8         9

G            16                        16                    16 12 12/14
D        14            14          14           14       14
A     12            12          11           11       10
E  10            10          9             9        8               8/7

You've got to tap all that notes. Use your left hand for the notes on the E,A and D strings, 

your right hand plays all the stuff on the G string in the intro.

   RIGHT HAND     LEFT HAND    Right       Left      RIGHT HAND
G  20   21          11/13      20   21              /20   21 20 21 20  
D     21          9               21        11          21            21 19
A               7                         11
E                                        9    

 
         LEFT:                            Right hand: 
G      11  11 13 11                           16
D    11            11 14 11           16 16/18   1816
A  9     9                              left hand: 7     
E



   RIGHT HAND     LEFT HAND    Right       Left      RIGHT HAND
G  21 20             11/13      21 20          11    21 20          18
D        21       9                  21     11             21 18 14
A               7                         9
E             

   LEFT:       Right         Left:            Right
G             18 20 17                       17 17  20 18 16 15
D      4                       6/8 6        
A    4                       6                   Left:
E  2                       8                  0~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ /2  

      Right
G   16  18  20          
D     16  16
A    Left
E    7   7   7



G  11/1311   11      11b12b11 9   9       13 11 9 11 9 8 9 11   13 10
D           11                   9
A         7        7       7            7   7~~~             10 5    9
E       5        5       4            4
  
Strings G,D : Right hand   Strings E A left hand



                 
G 18 20 21 20 18 16              20   21                             21
D                                   21                    14  16 18  
A 7                                                      14
E                                              12 14 16                  0~~~

About Victor Wooten

Victor Lemonte Wooten (born September 11, 1964) is an American solo bassist, composer and author.

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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