He uses whammy and heavy distortion in this part... its best to make an effect w/ a
if you have one, if not the play wats written...
(0:04) (0:12)---------------------------------------------|
G---(0)---|---11h13p---------------------------------------------|
D---(0)---|-----------12-13^--(bend up then bend down slowly)----|
A---(0)---|------------------------------------------------------|
E---(0)---|------------------------------------------------------|
(0:21)
G|---4-5-6----------|---4-5-7-6---|
D|---4-5-6---(6x)---|---4-5-7-6---|
A|---2-3-4----------|---2-3-5-4---|
E|------------------|-------------|
(0:29)
d u d d u d (0:45)
G|------4-5-6-----------4-5-6--------7-6-----|--7-6---|
D|------4-5-6-----------4-5-6--------7-6-----|--7-6---|
A|------2-3-4----0-2-3--2-3-4----0-2-5-4-----|--5-4---|
E|-------------4---------------4-------------|--------|
f f f f f f f d u
(0:48)
*smack the fret board (literally SMAK it)*
G|---(0)-(0)-(0)-(0)--12/---|
D|----0---0---0---0---------|
A|----0---0---0---0---------|
E|----0---0---0---0---------|
(0:54) Verse
d u d d u d
G|------4-5-6-----------4-5-6--------7-6-----|
D|------4-5-6-----------4-5-6--------7-6-----|
A|------2-3-4----0-2-3--2-3-4----0-2-5-4-----|
E|-------------4---------------4-------------|
f f f f f f f d u
(1:27) Chorus("when i grow up i want to be...")
d u d d u d
G|------4-5-6-----------4-5-6--------7-6-----|
D|------4-5-6-----------4-5-6--------7-6-----|
A|------2-3-4----0-2-3--2-3-4----0-2-5-4-----|
E|-------------4---------------4-------------|
f f f f f f f d u
(1:44)
G|---4-5-6-----------4-5-6---------7-6----|--4-5-6----------4-5-6-----------7-6---|
D|---4-5-6-----------4-5-6---------7-6----|--4-5-6----------4-5-6-----------7-6---|
A|---2-3-4---0-2-3---2-3-4----0-2--5-4----|--2-3-4---0-2-3--2-3-4--Drumfill-5-4---|
E|---------4----------------4-------------|--------4------------------------------|
(2:02)
Solo Play FAST (finger it)
G|---------------------7-6---|-------------------------4-5-7-6---|
D|---------------------7-6---|---------------4---------4-5-7-6---|
A|---5h7-5h7-7---10----5-4---|---------0h4h5---5-------2-3-5-4---|
E|-------------0-------------|---0h4h5-------------3-------------|
(2:12)
G|----0---0---0---0-----------|
D|----0---0---0---0-----------|
A|----0---0---0---0-----------|
E|---(0)-(0)-(0)-(0)--12/-----|
Back to Verse & Chorus
(3:25)
G|---4-5-6----------4-5-7-6/---|
D|---4-5-6---(6x)---4-5-7-6/---|
A|---2-3-4----------2-3-5-4/---|
E|-----------------------------|
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| d = down stroke with fingernail
| u = up stroke with pads of fingertips
| f = finger (just rest your thumb on the pickup and use ur fingers)
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| Bass Tabs |
|
| Title |
John The Fisherman |
| Artist |
Primus |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
9ufAE-skaA4 |
Interactive Bass Tab Guide
Interactive bass tabs provide a better experience than ASCII tabs. With playback, loop, print features and a responsive display that follows the screen of your device.
Use these buttons to control the digital tab player.
| Symbol | Function |
|---|
| Move cursor to the first bar |
| Play interactive tabs |
| Pause playback |
| Loop |
| Print the tab |
| Zoom |
| Page | Switch between page and horizontal view mode |
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).
