"Big Shot"
Bass Tab
http://www.zebrahead.org


verse (riff a)

g——————————————————|
d——————————————————|
a———————3——————————|  play this riff 3 times then play riff b
e—3——5——————3—5————|

riff b

g——————————————————|
d————————7———5—————|
a——————————————7—5—|
e—3——5—————————————|

Pre chorus (riff c)

g——————————————————|
d——————————676—232—|
a—————————5———3————|
e—5——3—3—3—————————|

Chorus (riff d)

"so you're a bigshot now and"

g—————————————————|—————————————————|
d—————————————————|—2—2—2—2—2—2—2—2—|
a—2—2—2—2—2—2—2—2—|—————————————————|
e—————————————————|—————————————————|

g—————————————————|—————————————————|
d—————————————————|—2—2—2—2—————————|
a—2—2—2—2—2—2—2—2—|———————————0—0———|
e—————————————————|—————————————————|

other part (?) riff e

it's very soft but there is a part

g—————4———————————|
d———————————0/2———|
a—2———————————————|
e—————————————————|

ending

"So you're a bigshot now and" in a muffled voice

g—————————————————|—————————————————|
d—————————————————|—2—2—2—2—2—2—2—2—|
a—2—2—————————————|—————————————————|
e—————————————————|—————————————————|

g—————————————————|—————————————————|
d—————————————————|—2—2—2—2———0—0———|
a—2—2—2—2—2—2—2—2—|—————————————————|
e—————————————————|—————————————————|

end part two

"your time is runnin out.."

g—————————————————|—————————————————|
d—————————————————|—————————————————|
a—2—2—2—2—2—2—2—2—|—2—2—2—2———0—0———|
e—————————————————|—————————————————|

end part three

g—————————————————|
d—————————————————|
a—2—2—2—2—2—0—0———|
e—————————————————|

order
rest four bars
verse x 2
pre chorus x 4
chorus x 2
verse x 2
pre chorus x 4
chorus x 2
rest 3 bars
riff b x 1
cerse x 2
riff c x 4
riff e x 4
ending once
chorus x 1
end part two x 2
end part three x 3
end on a string 2nd fret

About Zebrahead

Zebrahead is an Orange County, California-based band that was formed in La Habra, California.

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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