Artist — Refused
Song — New noise
Album — The shape of punk to come
Tabbed by — [email protected]
this is the proper way to do it, some of the other guys were close, but this is 
the 100% correct way

Intro (0:18)
G|———————————————————
D|———————————————————
A|———————————————————
D|—0—222—0—2—3—2—0—3— x3

G|———————————————————————
D|———————————————————————
A|———————————————————————
D|—0—222—0—2—3—2—0—33333—

repeat intro thing twice all the way through, then
this is the weird bit, you need to have a pedal with some wah, then sorta
auto pan the volume on D|—2 or a E.

then 1:08
G|———————————————————    G|—————————————————
D|———————————————————    D|—————————————————
A|———————————————————    A|—————————————————
D|—0—222—0—2—3—2—0—3— x3 D|—0—222—0—2—3—2—0—,

play all twice, then wait then play again twice

2:20 
G|———————————————————————
D|———————————————————————
A|———————————————————————
D|—22—0—22—0—2—0—9999999— x3

G|————————————————————————
D|————————————————————————
A|————————————————————————
D|—77777—555555—3333—2222—

2:45
G|——————————
D|——————————
A|——————————
D|—0—2—0—22— repeat loads

till
G|—————————————————
D|—————————————————
A|—————2~——————————
D|—22——————————0—2—

3:31
G|———————————————————————————— 
D|————————————————————————————
A|————————————————————————————
D|—2~———2~———2————2————2————2—

G|———————————————————    G|—————————————————
D|———————————————————    D|—————————————————
A|———————————————————    A|—————————————————
D|—0—222—0—2—3—2—0—3— x3 D|—0—222—0—2—3—2—0—,

then play the same line again
after solo play
G|—————————————————————
D|—————————————————————
A|—————————————————————
D|—0—222—0—2—3—2—0—3—2—

4:35
G|————————————————
D|————————————————
A|————————————————
D|—0—222—0—22—3—2— repeat loads

then this again
G|—————————————————————
D|—————————————————————
A|—————————————————————
D|—0—222—0—2—3—2—0—3—2—

finish with
G|——————
D|——————
A|——————
D|—0—2~— let this note ring out till all the anger and agression is outta your body, 
         then cry

About Refused

Refused was a Swedish hardcore punk band originating from Umeå, Sweden, formed in 1991. To date, the band released five EPs and three albums, before splitting up in 1998. Kerrang! placed The Shape of Punk To Come at #13 on their 50 Most Important Albums Of All Time list.

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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Refused — New Noise bass tabs