Echobrain "Cryin Shame"
bassist: Jason Newsted
tabbed by: baronradon86

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After the theremin intro, the whole band enters.  For most of the song Jason plays the 
same bass line with different variations at the end (as listed in A—E).  The order for 
playing them is given below:

G|————————————————————————————————————|
D|————————————————————————————————————|
A|————77——————————————————————————————|  A
E|—0—0———6—66—6—66—55—55—66——6—6—6—6—|

G|————————————————————————————————————|
D|————————————————————————————————————|
A|————77———————————————————————————57—|  B
E|—0—0———6—66—6—66—55—55—6——6657————|

G|————————————————————————————————————|
D|————————————————————————————————————|
A|————77——————————————————————————————|  C
E|—0—0———6—66—6—66—5———55—55—55—55————|

G|————————————————————————————————————|
D|————————————————————————————————————|
A|————77———————————————7—7—7—7—7—7————|  D
E|—0—0———6—66—6—66—55—55—5—55—5—————|

G|————————————————————————————————————|
D|————————————————————————————————————|
A|————77——————————————————————————————|  E
E|—0—0———6—66—6—66—55—55—66—66—6—5—3—|

Intro
A, B, A, C

Verse 1
A, B, D, A, D, A, D, A, A, B, A, C

Verse 2
D, A, D, A, D, A, D, E 

interlude
A, B, A, E, A, A, A, E, A, A, A, E, A, A, A, E 

then:
G|—————————————————————————|
D|—————————————————————————|
A|—————7—5—55—4—44—3—33—2——|
E|—0—0—————————————————————|

G|—————————————————————————|
D|—————————————————————————|
A|—————7—5—55—4—44—5—5———5—|
E|—0—0—————————————————7———|

G|—————————————————————————|
D|—————————————————————————|
A|—————7—5—55—4—44—5—5———5—|
E|—0—0—————————————————5———|

G|——————————————————————————————|
D|——————————————————————————————|
A|—7———7—5—55—7—77—1010—9109109—|
E|———0——————————————————————————|

G|————————————————————————|
D|————————————————————————|
A|—————7——————————————————|
E|—0—0———6—66—5—55—6—66—5—| x2

G|————————————————————————|
D|————————————————————————|
A|—————7————————————————5—|
E|—0—0———6—66—5—55—6—65———|

G|————————————————————————|
D|————————————————————————|
A|—————7——————————————————|
E|—0—0———6—66—5—55—6—66—5—|

back to main bass line:
A, A, A, E, A, A, A, E, A, B, A

ending
G|———————————————|
D|———————————————|
A|————7——————————|
E|—0—06—66—5————|

About Echobrain

Echobrain was an American rock musical group, who came to prominence as the first offering from former Metallica bassist Jason Newsted since leaving that band. Echobrain was formed in 2000 by Newsted, Brian Sagrafena and Dylan Donkin who had close contact with one another throughout the late-90s after they met at a Super Bowl party at Newsted's home in 1995. On a road trip to Baja, Mexico, Sagrafena and Donkin recorded some rough demos that, when they came home, eventually caught Newsted's attention, who then offered to help out on bass guitar and assist the songwriting. In May 2000, they entered a studio to record the demos more professionally, with help from several musicians including Newsted's then-colleague and Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett, and former Faith No More guitarist Jim Martin.

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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