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Wizo — W8ing 4u bass tabs



Song: W8ing 4U
Artist: Wizo
Album: Uuaarrgh!
Tabbed by Jerry Thomas ([email protected])

Very simple. You can play it with the slow struming durning the chorus
if you want or the single half notes. Just listen for timing. Also,
hold the last note of the bridge. Feel free
to email any corrections.


Verse
G|—————————————————|
D|—————————————————|
A|——————6——4——6————|
E|———4—————————————|

pre—chorus
G|—————————————————————————————————|
D|—————————————————————————————————|
A|————————————————————4——4——4——6———|
E|——4——4——4——4——4——4—————————————4—|


chorus
G———————————————————————————————————————————————————|
D———————————————————————————————————————————————————|
A———————————————6——6——6——6——4——4——4——4——6——6——6——6——|
E———4——4——4——4——————————————————————————————————————|

more chorus
G——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
D——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
A———————————————6——6——6——6——4——4——4——4——4——4——4——4—6——6——6——6——6——6——6——6——|
E———4——4——4——4—————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|

bridge
G——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
D——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
A————————————4——4——4——4——4——4—————6——6——6——6——6——6——————4——4——4——4——4——4———|
E———4——————————————————————————4————————————————————4—————————————————————4|

End (Play to the na na na na ) repeat till end
G——————————————————————————————————————————|
D——————————————————————————————————————————|
A——————————————————————————————————————————|
E———5—————5——5——5——0—————5—————5——5——5——0——|


==ORDER==

Verse 3x
pre—chorus 1x
verse 3x
pre—chorus 1x
chorus 3x
more chorus 1x
verse 3x
pre—chorus 1x
chorus 3x
more chorus 1x
bridge 1x
End (till end)

Tablature player for this song:
Wizo - W8ing 4u Bass Tab

About Wizo

Wizo (German pronunciation: [?vi?zo]) is a punk rock band from Sindelfingen, Germany. The band was formed in 1985. Their messages run from political to humorous, and they are strongly opposed to Nazism, fascism, racism, and "all of that crap". They split up in March 2005 and reunited in November 2009

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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