Day Of The Dead Bass Tabs - Voltaire @ BigBassTabs.com

Okay this is a bass tab for "Day of the Dead" by Voltaire.
The song is pretty simple, even for him, 
but kinda fast due to the triplets (represented
by three notes stuck together). The song also has a mariachi flavor to it 
along with the normal gothic tone. 
Listen to song for amount to play each 
lyric, when to play the sections, and 
timing. Song's chords are Em, Am, and 
B7 as always. Enjoy.

Intro/Bridge
G|——————————————————————————————————————————————
D|——————————————————————————————————————————————
A|—000—000—1———————————————————————————————————————————
E|——————————————————1—333—333—0—1————————————————————————

Verses
G|——————————————————————————————————————————————
D|——————————————————————————————————————————————
A|—000—2—0————————222———————————————————————————————————
E|——————————————333————————————————————————————————

Chorus
G|————————222—000—222————————————————————————————————————
D|—000—————————————————————————————————————————————
A|——————————————————————————————————————————————
E|——————————————————————————————————————————————

Slow Part 
This is a reoccuring riff in Voltaire's 
songs used when he wants to be 
emotional. It's used in a lot of songs 
including; "Day of The Dead", "When 
Your Evil", "The Beast of Pirate's 
Bay", and the verses of "The Man 
Upstairs".
G|—————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
D|———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
A|—3—3—3—R—6—6—6—R——————————————————————————————————————
E|—————————————————————————3—3—3—R—6—6—6—R——————————————
Repeat over lyrics

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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Voltaire — Day of the Dead bass tabs