Echelon Bass Tabs - Pillar @ BigBassTabs.com

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Author/Artist: Pillar
Title: Echelon
Album: Fireproof
Transcribed by: Sub Sonic Ghost
This is an awesome song with a really cool message.  Im not sure if this is completely 
write, but its something.  Any commits, just e—mail me. Peace and luv. 
[email protected]

Its tuned standard 5—String— B, E, A, D, G

Layout:  
Verse Riff 5x (as shown)
Chorus Riff 2x (Ending with sustained low B)
Verse 2: (Verse one played 2x)
Chorus again (Same as first)
Guitar Solo (Chorus with detailed rhythm 2x)
Chorus/Extended Chorus: (play chorus 4x, the last two with slightly more detailed rhythm)
Washout: (Verse played till faded)

^= Harmonic

There you have it.  Peace.     GOOD LUCK fellow Christian Bassists 

———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————5^—————————————
————————————5^—7^—————————————5^—7^——————————————5^—7^———————————5^———————————
—————————7^/———————————————7^/————————————————7^/—————————————————————————————
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—00——00————————————00——00—————————————55——55——————————————————————————————————

 Verse: Follow Bass Drum, Play  
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—2*—2*—2*—2*2*2*2*0*—————————————————|—|——————————————————————————————————————
———————————————————3——3——3———————————|—|——————————————————————————————————————
—0——0——0——0—0—0x0h3————————3—3—5—5—3—|0|——————————————————————————————————————
 
Chorus: *=can used to replace the lower notes, sustain low B, last time      
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—————————————————————————————————|——————————Back to chorus as written at top——
——————————————5—3——33—3——————————|————————————————————————————————————————————
—0——00——0—0—0———————————3—3—5—5—3|—00———00————————————————————————————————————
 Guitar Solo: Play Chorus, lower notes, following bass drum.            

——Remember these are just the basic riffs Kalel plays during this song, like any other 
tab its not meant to be perfect, its only meant to give the reader an idea of how the song 
is played.  It all depends on how you feel when your playing.——

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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