SYSTEM OF A DOWN
Shimmy
Toxicity
[Bassline]
Tuning: Drop C [CGCF]
Words And Music By: Serj Tankian
Bassist: Shavo Odadjian
Genre: Alternative Metal
Tabbed By: GabRielslaSh
Legend:
() = Let Note Ring
^ = Bend (Half Way)
h = Hammer On
/ = Slide
p = Pull Off
Intro: [0:04 Min]
|------------------------------------------------------------------------|
|------------------------------------------------------------------------|
|------------------------------------------------------------------------|
|-(2)^-2---(2)^-2---(2)^-2---(2)^-2---(2)^-2---(2)^-2---(2)^-2---(2)^-2--|
|-----------------------|
|-----------------------| X3
|-----------------------|
|-3p2-22-22--7p6-66-66--|
|---------------------|
|---------------------| X1
|---------------------|
|-3p2-22-22--66666----|
Verse: [0:20 Min]
|------------------------------------------------|
|------------------------------------------------|
|-----------------------------7-8-7-5-3-2--------|
|-3-2-0-2-3-2-0-2-3-2-0-2-3-2-------------7-6----|
|--------------------------------------------------|
|---------------------------------6-7-6h7p6--------|
|-----------------------------7-8-----------8-7-5--|
|-3-2-0-2-3-2-0-2-3-2-0-2-3-2----------------------|
|------------------------------------------------|
|------------------------------------------------|
|-----------------------------7-8-7-5-3-2--------|
|-3-2-0-2-3-2-0-2-3-2-0-2-3-2-------------7-6----|
|------------------------------------------------------------------|
|---------------------------------6-7-6h7p6------------------------|
|-----------------------------7-8-----------8-7-8-7-5-3-2-3-2------|
|-3-2-0-2-3-2-0-2-3-2-0-2-3-2---------------------------------7-6--|
Chorus #1: [0:39 Min]
|--------|
|--------| X3
|--------|
|-22/66--|
|-----------|
|-----------| X1
|-----------|
|-22/66666--|
Chorus #2: [1:06 Min](Repeat Twice)
|--------|
|--------| X3
|--------|
|-22/66--|
|-----------|
|-----------| X1
|-----------|
|-22/6-66---|
Bridge: [1:23 Min]
|---------------|-------------|--------|
|---------------|-------------|--------|
|---------------|-------------|--------|
|-2---2---2---2-|-2-2-2-2-2-2-|-22222--|
Interlude: [1:35 Min] (The Guitar Plays This Part The First Couple Of Times)
|------------------|
|------------------| X2
|------------------|
|------------------|
|------------------|
|------------------| X4
|-7-8-7-5-3-2------|
|-------------7-6--|
Outro: [1:43 Min]
|------------------------------|
|------------------------------| X4
|------------------------------|
|-3-2-0-2-3-2-0-2-3-2-0-2-3-2--|
This Is My First Tab And The Very First Song I Ever Learned ..
Hope U Like It !
| Bass Tabs |
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| Title |
Shimmy |
| Artist |
System of a Down |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
CEtm75L0NAw |
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).
