Band: The Flaming Lips
Members: Richard English, Wayne Coyne, Michael Ivins, Ryan Farlow, (Line up at the
release of album in 1986)
Song: Jesus Shooting Heroin
Album: Hear It Is
Tabbed By: Scott Anderson
Symbol key: ~ - let note ring out
\ - slide down
h - hammer on
Tuning: EADG (standard)
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Bass comes in at around 1:01:
G|----------------------------------|
D|----------------------------------|
A|----3--0----------3-2-0-----------|
E|----------0-----------------------|
1st chorus:
G|---6----6----6----6---11\---|
D|-5----5----5----5-----------|
A|----------------------------|
E|----------------------------|x4
1st bridge:
G|-----------------|
D|-----------------|
A|-5-5--3-2-3-2--5-|
E|-----------------|x2
Pre-verse:
G|----------------------------------|
D|----------------------------------|
A|----3--0----------3-2-0-----------|
E|----------0--------------3--0-----|x2
1st verse:
G|-------------------------------|
D|-------------------------------|
A|----3-2-0----------3-2-0-------|
E|----------3--0-----------3--0--|x3
Pre-chorus:
G|-----------|
D|-----------|
A|-----------|
E|-0-1-0-1-0-|
2nd chorus:
G|--------------------------|
D|--------------------------|
A|---4----4----4----4---9\--|
E|-3----3----3----3---------|x4
2nd bridge:
G|-----------------|
D|-----------------|
A|-5-5--3-2-3-2--5-|
E|-----------------|x2
Guitar solo:
G|----------------------------------|
D|----------------------------------|
A|----3-2-0----------3-2-0----------|
E|----------3--0-----------3-2-0----|x3
G|-----------------|
D|-----------------|
A|----3-2-0--------|
E|-----------0-----|
2nd verse:
G|--------------------------------|
D|--------------------------------|
A|----3-2-0----------3-2-0--------|
E|----------3-2-0-----------3--0--|x3
G|-----------------------------------------------|
D|--------------2-3-2h3--------------------------|
A|----3-0-------------------3-2-0----------------|
E|--------3-2-0--------------------0--0-1-0-1-0--|
G|--------------------------------------------|
D|--------------------------------------------|
A|----3-0--------------3-2-0------------------|
E|--------3-2-0--0------------3-2-0--0-1-1-0--|
G|-----|
D|-----|
A|--3--|
E|-----|
G|--------------------------|
D|--------------------------|
A|---0-----------3-2-0------|
E|------3-2-0----------3-0--|
G|-----------|
D|-----------|
A|--0--3--2--|
E|-----------|
G|------------------|
D|------------------|
A|----3-2-0---------|
E|----------3-2-0---|x3
3rd chorus:
G|--------------------------|
D|--------------------------|
A|---4----4----4----4---9\--|
E|-3----3----3----3---------|x4
3rd bridge:
G|-----------------|
D|-----------------|
A|-5-5--3-2-3-2--5-|
E|-----------------|x2
End on these notes:
G|----------|
D|----------|
A|--0--3~---|
E|----------|
| Bass Tabs |
|
| Title |
Jesus Shootin’ Heroin |
| Artist |
The Flaming Lips |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
NfMu4urDSK0 |
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).
