One Headlight
By: The Wallflowers
Bass Guitar
Artist: The Wallflowers
Song: One Headlight
Album: Bringing Down the Horse, 1996, Interscope Records
Transcribed by: Trevor Uksik
Email: [email protected]
Date: 22 August 1997
Note: This file is my own work and represents my interpretation of
the song. This file may only be used for private study, scholarship,
or research.
Tuning (low to high): EADG
Time: 4/4
VERSES
e  q  e  e  q  e     e  q  e  e  q  e     e  q  e  e  q  e
G—————————————————————|————————————————————|————————————————————|———————
D—————————————————————|————————————————————|————————————————————|———————
A—————————————————————|——5——5——5——5——5——5——|————————————————————|———————
E———3——3——3——3——3——3——|————————————————————|——2——2——2——2——2——2——|———————
PRE—CHORUS
e  q  e  e  q  e       e  q  e  e  q  e     e  q  e  e  q  e
G——————————————————————||————————————————————|————————————————————|—————
D—————————————————————*||————————————————————|————————————————————|—————
A———2——2——2——0——0——0——*||————————————————————|————————————————————|—————
E——————————————————————||——3——3——3——3——3——3——|——3——3——3——3——3——3——|—————
CHORUS
e  q  e  e  q  e     e  q  e  e  q  e       e  q  e  e  q  e
G—————————————————————|————————————————————||—————————————————————|—————
D—————————————————————|————————————————————||*————————————————————|—————
A—————————————————————|————————————————————||*————————————————————|—————
E———2——2——2——2——2——2——|——2——2——2——2——2——2——||———3——3——3——3——3——3——|—————
e  q  e  e  q  e     q  q  q  q     w   2x
G—————————————————————|——————————————|——————||——————————————————————————
D—————————————————————|——————————————|—————*||——————————————————————————
A———5——5——5——5——5——5——|———————————2——|——0——*||——————————————————————————
E—————————————————————|——0——2——3—————|——————||——————————————————————————
Key:
e = eighth note (half of a beat)
q = quarter note (one beat)
w = whole note (four beats)
PRE—CHORUS — play once, then go right into chorus
CHORUS — play twice, then back to verse

About Wallflowers

The Wallflowers is a rock band from Los Angeles, California, fronted by Jakob Dylan. Formed in 1989 and originally known as The Apples, the ensemble has gone through numerous personnel changes with Dylan the only constant.

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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