BTAB: Rip It Up
ARTIST: 28 Days
ALBUM: Upstyledown
AUTHOR: Jack Moggach
EMAIL: [email protected]
DATE: 07/22/00

W W W . B A S S C R A W L E R . C O M

Original tab by Todd Ford ([email protected])

My version of Rip it Up — I think it's 100%
correct. Please shower me with abuse if I'm wrong.

h — hammer on

Track starts with Lead Guitar — but part sounds
good on Bass.

G———————————————————————————————————|
D———————————————————————————————————|* x2
A—————————2———2———4h5—4——2h4—2——2———|*
E—4———4—————————————————————————————|
       
This part is played by lead during the verse
but bass has a variant on the part.

G————————————————————————————————4———2——|
D———————————————————————————————————————|* x5
A—————————2———2————5——5——4——4——2———0————|*
E—4———4—————————————————————————————————|

Then verse into chorus.

G———————————————————————————————————————|
D———————————————————————————————————————|
A—————————2———2———4444444455555—————————|
E—4———4—————————————————————————————————|
    (did you hear that shit...)



Chorus
G————————————————————————————————|
D————————————————————————————————|* x2
A—2—————2————————————————————————|*
E———————————4——4———3——3——3——3————|

then

G————————————————————————————————|———————————————————————————————
D————————————————————————2———2———|———————————————————————————————
A—2—————2—————————4———4——————————|———————————————————————————————
E———————————4——4—————————————————|—3——3—3—3—3—3—3—3—3—3—3—3——etc.

Next is a little bass break with Jedi Master Jay 
scratching in the background. It is just the bass 
verse riff twice.

G————————————————————————————————4———2——|
D———————————————————————————————————————|* x5
A—————————2———2————5——5——4——4——2———0————|*
E—4———4—————————————————————————————————|

Then verse 3 times

G————————————————————————————————4———2——|
D———————————————————————————————————————|* x3
A—————————2———2————5——5——4——4——2———0————|*
E—4———4—————————————————————————————————|

Then Verse into Chorus

G———————————————————————————————————————|
D———————————————————————————————————————|
A—————————2———2———4444444455555—————————|
E—4———4—————————————————————————————————|

Then Chorus

G————————————————————————————————|
D————————————————————————————————|* x2
A—2—————2————————————————————————|*
E———————————4——4———3——3——3——3————|

G————————————————————————————————|———————————————————————————————
D————————————————————————2———2———|———————————————————————————————
A—2—————2—————————4———4——————————|———————————————————————————————
E———————————4——4—————————————————|—3——3—3—3—3—3—3—3—3—3—3—3——etc.


Lead Guitar Bridge — Can be played on Bass

G———————————————————————————————————————|
D—————————5—6—7——7——7h6h7—6—5———————————| x6
A—7——7—77———————————————————————————————|
E———————————————————————————————————————|

There are two variants —

2nd Time
G———————————————————————————————————————|   
D—————————5—6—7——(let ring)—————————————|
A—7——7—77———————————————————————————————|
E———————————————————————————————————————|

last time
G———————————————————————————————————————|
D—————————5—6—7——(staccato)—————————————|
A—7——7—77———————————————————————————————|
E———————————————————————————————————————|


That should be enough — the rest of the song is similar.

After the last chorus just play repeated Gs (3rd fret,
E string for those bass players who only know tab).

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How to Read Bass Tabs

Bass tablature (tabs) is an easy way to learn songs without needing to read traditional sheet music. Here’s a quick guide to understanding the symbols and techniques commonly found in tabs:

1. The Basics

Strings and Frets:
Each line in a tab represents a string on your bass:
- The top line is the highest-pitched string (G on a 4-string bass).
- The bottom line is the lowest-pitched string (E on a 4-string bass).
Numbers on the lines indicate which fret to press. For example:
```
G|-------------------|
D|-------------------|
A|---3---------------|
E|-------------------|
            
```
This means you play the 3rd fret on the A string.

2. Common Techniques

Hammer-On (h):
Play the first note by picking it, then press down on a higher fret with another finger without picking again.
```
G|-------------------|
D|-------5h7---------|
            
```
Pull-Off (p):
Pluck a note and then "pull off" your finger to let a lower fret ring.
```
G|-------------------|
D|-------7p5---------|
            
```
Slide (/ or \):
Move your finger up (/) or down (\) the fretboard while maintaining pressure.
```
G|-------------------|
D|-------5/7---------|
            
```

3. Advanced Techniques

Bend (b): Push the string up or down to raise the pitch. Example: G|-------7b9---------|
Vibrato (~): Shake the string slightly after playing a note to create a vibrating sound. Example: G|-------7~----------|
Muted Notes (x): Rest your finger lightly on the string without pressing a fret and pluck for a percussive "click" sound.

4. Rhythm and Timing

Tabs don’t always indicate timing, so listen to the song while reading the tab. Wider spaces between numbers mean longer pauses, while closer numbers indicate quicker notes.

5. Slap and Pop

Slap (s): Strike the string with the side of your thumb for a percussive sound.
Pop (p): Pull the string away from the fretboard and let it snap back.

Practice Makes Perfect

Tabs are a great tool to learn songs, but mastering the techniques takes practice. Listen carefully to the original track and play along to lock in the rhythm. Don’t rush — smooth, accurate playing is more important than speed. Happy jamming! 🎸

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28 Days — Rip It Up (ver 2) bass tabs