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Soul Coughing — Casiotone Nation bass tabs



Song:Casiotone Nation
Artist:Soul Coughing
Album:Ruby Vroom
Bassist:Sebastian Steinberg on the upright bass
Tabbed by ME, Roz, so if you steal it, well, I hope unfortunate things happen
to you, though nothing too nasty, cos it's only some tabs

well sounds as right as my ears go, and since one of them is on the left...

A
|—————————————————————————|
|————1—————2—————4—————2——|
|—————————————————————————|
|—/2———2/4———4/5———5/4————|

B
|————1—————2—————4—————2——|
|—————————————————————————|
|—/2———2/4———4/5———5/4————|
|—————————————————————————|

C
|—————————————————————|
|—————7~—7~—7~—7~—7~——|
|—————————————————————|
|—x—2—————————————————|
that F# (2) might be an A (5)
have a listen, see what you think

Fill during second '5,10,15,20...' bit
|—————18—17——————17—16——————|
|——16———————x—15————————————|
|—————————————————————x—14——|
|———————————————————————————|
it's barely audible so you could leave it out

D
|————————————————————| |—————————
|—————7—6—5—4————————| |—————————
|—x—4—————————7—6—5——| |——x—4———
|————————————————————| end on |—————————

Right, well, here's the structure. I'd learn each bit separately
but you might be a better bassist so do what ya like...


Intro to Verse to first '5,10,15,20...'
A B A B:A B A A:B B A A:B B B C:B C

Second verse to second '5,10,15...'
A B A B:A B A A:B B A A:A A A C:B C

After the second '5,10,15...' just go A B A B till the end,
stick in C a couple of times then it picks up with part D till the end...

Well I went a little crazy trying to type out the structure
so it might seem jangled, I'd give this tab 4 out of 5

————————————————
Tab key:
——x—— = mute string
—7~—— = vibrato
—2/4— = slide between notes
———— = slide down
——/—— = slide up
—2^4—= hammer on
—7^5—= pull off
————————————————

Tablature player for this song:
Soul Coughing - Casiotone Nation Bass Tab

About Soul Coughing

Soul Coughing was a New York-based alternative rock band. The band found modest mainstream success during the mid-to-late 90's. Soul Coughing developed a devout fanbase and have garnered largely positive response from critics. Steve Huey describes the band as "one of the most unique cult bands of the '90s ... driven by frontman M. Doughty's stream-of-consciousness poetry, Soul Coughing's sound was a willfully idiosyncratic mix of improvisational jazz grooves, oddball samples, hip-hop, electronics, and noisy experimentalism (described by Doughty as 'deep slacker jazz')."

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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