Song: Medication
Artist: Queens of the Stone Age (One of the best bands ever)
Album: Lullabies to paralyze
Bassist: Troy van Leeuwen (good bassist, but will never replace Nick)
Tabbed by: Lostprophit9
Standard tuning.
intro
G|-----------------------------------|
D|---8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-----------------|
A|-----------------------------------|
E|-------------------6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-|
Bass fill 1
G|------------------------|
D|------------------------|
A|------------------------|
E|-4-6-4-6-4-6-4-6-4-6----|
End variations
verse (End #1) (End #2)
G|---------------------------------|--------|--------|
D|---------------------------------|--------|--------|
A|---------------------------------|-8-6----|--------|
E|-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-|-----7-6|-0-4-6--|
Chorus
G|--------------------|
D|--------------------|
A|------4-4-----------|
E|-2-2-------4-4--0-0-|
Order:
Intro x2
Fill x1
Verse (with no "end" variation) x2
Chorus x1
Fill x1
Verse (with end variation #1) x3
Chorus x1
Fill x1
Verse (with no "end" variation) x4
Chorus x1
Fill x1
Verse (with end variation #2) x4
Chorus x1
Fill x3
Verse (with end variation #1) x4
Chorus x1
Fill x1
Verse (with end variation #2) x3
Chorus x1
Fill x1
Fun song to play.
| Bass Tabs |
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| Title |
Medication |
| Artist |
Queens of the Stone Age |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
RCbmj01RrHo |
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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).
