Its Going Down Bass Tabs - X Ecutioners @ BigBassTabs.com

Song: It's Going Down
Band: X—ecutioners
Album: Built From Scratch
Tabbed By: Josh Archambault ([email protected])


This Song is really easy and is the same riffs over and over. Just some
minor variations once or twice. You can play this song in alot of different
tunings I've include 3. Have Fun!



5—String
Sounds best Because I think this is what he uses.

Verse
 B|—2—2—2/102———————10—10p0——10—10p0—|

Chorus
 B|—2—2—2/102——2—2——10—10p0——10—10p0—|


4—String (Standard Tuning)
Is an octive high but is fun to just play along with the song.

Verse
 A|—4—4—4/124———————0—0h2——0—0h2—|

Chorus
 A|—4—4—4/124——4—4——0—0h2——0—0h2—|


4—String (Drop C Tuning, Tune E to C)
Sounds good and low if you don't mind tuning down.

Verse
 C|—1—1—1/91———————9—9h11——9—9h11—|

Chorus
 C|—1—1—1/91——1—1——9—9h11——9—9h11—|


Don't hit the middle note of the slide part, Just slide down to it then 
right back up. Also notes are played faster and close together, Spacing
used to show relative timing.

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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