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BAND: Wide Mouth Mason
SONG: Smile
ALBUM: Stew
TABBED BY: Benny Richard
EMAIL: [email protected]
http://gwild0r.virtualave.net
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Check this out.. I think this is pretty much right except for the
Solo..  I'm quite sure i'm a little off..  But this is pretty much the
jists of it..  

If you have any corrections please let me know..



Intro

G —————————————————————————————————————————————————|
D —————————————————————————————————————————————————|
A —————————————————————————————————————————————————|
E ———0—2———————0—2———————5—7———————————————————————|

G —————————————————————————————————————————————————|
D —————————————————————————————————————————————————|
A —————————————————————————————————————————————————|
E ———0—2———————0—2———————5—7/——————————————————————|


Chorus

G —————————————————————————————————————————————————|
D —————————————————————————————————————————————————| repeat
A —————————————————————————————————————————————————|[x3|
E ———2—2—2—2—2——4—4—4——7—7—7—7—7—7—————————————————|



Verse

G —————————————————————————————————————————————————|
D —————————————————————————————————————————————————|
A —————————————————————————————————————————————————|
E ———0—2—2—2—2—2—2—2—0—2—2—2—2—2—2—2—5—7———————————|


Bridge
but i can still smiiiiile...

G —————————————————————————————————————————————————|  the count isn't correct but
D —————————————————————————————————————————————————|  this is how this part goes. 
A —————————————————————————————————————————————————|  just listen for the change.
E ——9—9—9—9—9—9——7—7—7—7—7—7—7——9—9—9—9—9—9—9——————|


solo

G —————————————————————————————————————————————————|
D —————————————————————————————————————————————————|
A —————————————————————————————————————————————————|
E —0—2—2—2—2—2—2—2—5—7—2—2—2—2—2—2—0—2—2—2—2—2—0—2—|

G —————————————————————————————————————————————————|
D —————————————————————————————————————————————————|
A —————————————————————————————————————————————————|
E —5—7—11———4—4—4—4—6—6—6—6—2—2—2—2————————————————|

About Wide Mouth Mason

Wide Mouth Mason is a Canadian blues-based pop/rock band, consisting of Shaun Verreault (vocals, guitar) and Safwan Javed (percussion, vocals). Bassist Earl Pereira was a co-founder of Wide Mouth Mason. The band hails from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan and has been active since 1995.

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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