Bitter End Bass Tabs - Placebo @ BigBassTabs.com

Placebo — Bitter End

Standard Tuning — E A D G

This can be played finger style or Tremolo picked. I personally prefer to play it finger 
style.


GI—————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————I
DI—————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————I
AI—————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————I
EI——1111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111—77777777777777777777777777777777I

        ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
                      Those are 11's not 1's. 

                                                                                                         Each Note is played 32 times at a fairly high speed.
      You could also play it like this

GI————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————I
DI————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————I
AI——66666666666666666666666666666666——————————————————————————————————————I
EI———————————————————————————————————————77777777777777777777777777777777—I

I think it sounds better with the slide in there all on the E string but it's up to you.

This is my first tab so please excuse any mistakes there may be and feel free to e—mail 
me at [email protected] with comments or 

suggestions.

I have only recently been introduced to Placebo and I am certainly impressed with their 
talent! Great band!

)#(LordBeholdeR)#(

A Bass note speaks a thousand words.

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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