Song: Interlude (Album Version)
Artist: Pulse Ultra
Album: HeadSpace
Tuning: Standard Dropped down a full step (D G C F) low to high
*Bass*

I know Jeff uses a 5—string bass but you don't need it to play this song or most
     pulse ultra songs for that matter. A word of warning the song is tricky i recommomend
     playing the song separately on each hand to get the rhythm down then put it together.
     Tap the frets with your finger on the right hand and the same for the left except
     use your index finger for frets on the G—string and your middle finger for the C—string.
     This is the album version of the song.


w/ light distortion effect

Intro
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F|—————————————————————————————————————————————————|
C|————————L19————————L19————————L19————————R7——————|
G|——R7—L19—————R3—L19—————R5—L19————R7—L12————L12——|
D|—————————————————————————————————————————————————|


Riff 1 (main riff) x 10
——————

F|—————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
C|——R10———L19——R7————L19————————L19————————L19——R9—L19————L19——R10————L19———————L19———————L19——
G|—————L19————————L19————R5—L19——————R7—L19————————————R7——————————L19————R7—L19————R3—L19—————
D|—————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————

F|——————————————————————————|
C|————————L19————————R7—————|
G|——R5—L19————R7—L12————L12—|
D|——————————————————————————|

Riff 2
——————
w/ light dist. and synth effect
F|————————————————————————————————————————|
C|——/10—9—————————7h9p9—10—9——————————————|
G|————————5—————————————————3—5—7p5——————|
D|————————————0——————————————————————8p7——|

Then do the Riff 1 about 16 times


notation
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p — pull off
h — hammer on
/ — slide up
 — slide down
R(#) — tap the fret with right hand
L(#) — tap the fret with left hand


This is a very hard and confusing song. Good luck on nailing it.

About Pulse Ultra

Pulse Ultra was a four-piece rock band from Montreal, Quebec.

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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