Title: Adonai
Artist: O.C Supertones
Album: Adventures of the O.C. Supertones
(c) 1996 tooth and nail records
Tabbed by Scott Carroll 

This song is pretty much the same 3 riffs over and over with different
variations of beats.  Well, I think this is close, but Im still getting
used to this whole TAB writing thing.  E—mail me if theres any problems at
[email protected]

A 7578—10—7—7777—7777—7777777777—7777—7777—7—77—7

G ——————————————————————————————————————————————
D ——————————————————————————————————————————————
A 7—5677—5677—57—10—10—10—987—5677—5677—575555—5  Play this 3 times
E —7————7————7———————————————7————7————7——————5—

Then the next part is

E 5—5—5—5—5—5—5—5

A ————55—5———————
E 55—5————33—35—5 Play this 5 times (I call it the "easy part")
                  *Note—there is an ocassional E 03030 thrown in here at
                   the end of the riff the second time you play it.

Then it goes into a "rap beat"
G —————————————————————
D —————————————————————
A —————5553———————3—3—3
E 55035————5330235—5———   Play this 6 times

Then play the "happy part"
G ———————————————————
D ———————————————————
A —3—35775535—————3—3
E 5—5————————30235—5—  Play this twice then go back and play the "easy
                        part" again.

Slide way up and back down the neck that play the "rap beat" twice, then
play the "easy part" 3 times then play the rap part again twice, then play
the "happy part" twice, then the easy part 3 times (with the little riff on
the end) and fade out at the end



Taken from bigbasstabs.com —

About Supertones

The Orange County Supertones (a.k.a. The O.C. Supertones a.k.a. The Supertones) were a Christian ska band hailing from Orange County, California. The band was signed to Tooth & Nail Records before becoming an independent band for its final tour. The OC Supertones were one of the first widely successful Christian Ska bands.

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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