Days Of The Phoenix Bass Tabs - Afi @ BigBassTabs.com

Song: Days of the Phoenix
Artist: AFI
Album: The Art of Drowning
Tabbed By: Alex Angus ([email protected])
Member of the Bass Tab Archive Tabbing Army
W/ Pick
>= strum
~ = let ring
No Bass In Beginning Of Intro
(0:08)
2 times

G|————————————————|
D|————————————————*
A|—2>—————————————*
E|————2>—3>—5>————|
Verse 1 (I remember when...) solo part
2 times

G|————————————————————————————————————————|
D|————————————————————————————————————————*
A|—2—2———————2—2/5—5—————5—————7——————————*
E|—————2/5—5—————————3—3———4—4———5—5——5—5—|
when guitar comes in
2 times          after 2nd time do this

G|——————————————————————|——————————————————————|
D|——————————————————————*——————————————————————|
A|—2>————2>/5>——————————*——————————————————————|
E|————5>———————3>—4>—5>—|——2>—3—3—3—3—3—3—3—5~—|
Chorus
4 times       after 4th time, do this

G|—————————————————|————————|
D|—————————5—5—5—5—*——/7>———|
A|—2—2/5—5—————————*————————|
E|—————————————————|————————|
Verse 2 Intro
2 times

G|—————————————|
D|—————————————*
A|—2>—5>———————*
E|———————3>—5>—|
Verse 2 is the same as verse one where
the guitar comes in
After Verse 2 go to the Chorus
After Chorus (Talking Part)
4 times

G|—————————————————|————————————————————|
D|—————————————————*————————————————————|
A|—2~~—————————————*————————————————————|
E|—————5~~—3~~—5~~—|—3~—3—3—3—3—3—3—5~~—|
After the Talking Part go to the Chorus
once more
After the Chorus brings you to the outro.
It is the same as the Verse 2 Intro
End On
A|—2—
This is a fairly easy song. It took me about 20 min to figure
out entirely. I'm not sure if I got all the fills but I'm
pretty sure I did. My tab is a bit confusing when you get
to the second verse. But listen to the cd for timing then
you will get it for sure. This is a great song by a great
band off a great album. If there are any questions,
comments or suggestions, I am willing to take them. My
e—mail is [email protected]       AFI RULES!!!

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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