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FIRECRACKER STRUNG OUT
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blythe@pathcom.com > MEANS STRUM
THERE ARE ACTUALLY TWO BASS TRACKS IN THE INTRO
INTRO(just play over and over) 2nd BASS
G]-12-12-12-12-12-12-] [-------------------------]
D]-10-10-10--9-10-10-] [-------------------------]
A]-------------------] [-3>-------5>-3>-2>-------]
E]-------------------] [----0>-1>----------5>-3>-]
THE OTHER DAY......
G]---------------------------------------------]
D]---------------------------------------------]
A]-3>----------3-----5----------3>----------3>-]
E]----5>-1>-3>---5-1---3>-1>-3>----5>-1>-3>----]
PART A
G]-------------]
D]-------------]
A]-3>----------]
E]----0>-1>-3>-]
I NEVER BOW TO YOUR.....
G]------------------------------------------------------]
D]------------------------------------------------------]
A]-3>-5>-3>-2>----------3>----5>----3>---------3>-------]
E]-------------1>-5>-3>----5>----3>----1>-5>-3>---5>-3>-]
PART A
THERE CUTTING BACK ON WELFARE....
G]----------------------------]
D]----------------------------]
A]-3>----------3>----------3>-]
E]----5>-1>-3>----5>-1>-3>----]
G]----------------]
D]----------------]
A]-3>-------------]x4
E]----0>-1>-5>-3>-]
OFF MIGHTY WORD OF DEMOCRACY
G]----------------------------]
D]----------------------------]
A]-3>----------3>----------3>-]
E]----5>-1>-3>----5>-1>-3>----]
PART A
INTRO
OH FIRE CRACKER.......
G]-------------------------]
D]-------------------------]
A]-3>----------3>----------]
E]----5>-1>-3>----0>-1>-3>-]
Bass Tabs | |
Title | Firecracker |
Artist | Strung Out |
Tablature Type | ASCII Tab |
YouTube ID | MFE7WNbvoPs |
Interactive Bass Tab Guide
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Use these buttons to control the digital tab player.
Symbol | Function |
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How to Read Bass Tab: A Beginner's Guide
1. Understanding the Basics
a. Strings:
Bass tab consists of horizontal lines representing the strings of the bass guitar. The lowest-pitched string (usually the E string) is at the bottom, and the highest-pitched string (usually the G string) is at the top.
b. Numbers:
Numbers on the lines indicate which fret to play on a specific string. For example, if you see "3" on the E string, it means you should press down the third fret on the lowest string.
2. Reading Bass Tab Example
In this tab:
- Play the note on the 1st fret of the E string.
- Play the open E string.
- Play the 3rd fret on the A string.
- Play the 1st fret on the A string.
G|-----------------|
D|-----------------|
A|---------3-------|
E|---1-1---1---3---|
3. Playing Techniques
a. Hammer-ons and Pull-offs:
Hammer-ons are represented by an "h" (e.g., 5h7 means play the 5th fret and hammer onto the 7th fret). Pull-offs are represented by a "p" (e.g., 7p5 means play the 7th fret and pull off to the 5th fret).
b. Slides:
Slides are often indicated by an "/" or "\\" between two numbers (e.g., 5/7 means slide from the 5th fret to the 7th fret).