Pumped up Kicks (ver 3) bass tabs
Foster the People — Pumped up kicks
In heres everything youll need to play this song + A link to a video at the end of this whole tab played out...
This is what they play on the main track...
Main Riff
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E|—1——1——1—3—4——4——6—————————2—4—6——6——6—3——
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A|—————————————————————6——6———————————————————
E|—1——1——1—3—4——4——4—6———————2—4—6——6——6—432——
The kind of breakdown bit you can play an octave up...
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D|—3——3——3—5—6——6——8—————————————8——8——8—5——3—|—3——3—5—6——6——8———————————————
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However Live, the bassist plays the main riff like this...
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D|——————————————————————————————————————————
A|———————————————————3—6——6——6—5————————————
E|—1——1——1—3—4——4——6—————————————6——6——6—3——
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D|———————————————————————————————————————————————
A|———————————————————3—6——6—4h6—4————————————————
E|—1——1——1—3—4——4——6——————————————66——6—4h6—4—3——
You can find each of these riffs played in a Video I made here...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7bYRTqnUOmc
Nice Fun song to play, I hope you enjoy it :D
Harry
Pumped up Kicks (ver 3) Bass Tabs
If you’re a fan of alternative rock music, you’ve probably heard of the popular song “Pumped up Kicks” by Foster the People. This song has been a hit since it was released in 2011 and it’s no surprise that many bass guitarists want to learn how to play it on their own instrument. In this article, we’ll provide you with easy to follow bass tabs to help you master this song.
What You Need to Know Before Playing
Before we get into the bass tabs, we need to go over a few things you need to keep in mind when playing “Pumped up Kicks” on bass guitar. One of the most important things to keep in mind is the rhythm of the song. It’s essential that you understand the correct rhythm to keep up with the other instruments and the vocals. Additionally, it’s important to pay attention to any specific techniques used in the song such as slides, hammer-ons, and pull-offs.
The Main Bass Tabs
Now, let’s get into the main bass tabs for “Pumped up Kicks” (ver 3):
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D|–0——-0——-|——3—–2—–|
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E|—-3-2—–3-2—|——————|
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D|–0——-0——-|——3—–2—–|
A|——————|–0—————|
E|——————|—-3-2—–3-2—|
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D|–0——-0——-|——3—–2—–|
A|——————|–0—————|
E|—-3-2———–|——————|
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D|–0——-0——-|——3—–2—–|
A|——————|–0—————|
E|——–3-2——-|——————|
Transitioning to Other Parts of the Song
To transition to other parts of the song, such as the chorus and the bridge, you can use the following tabs:
Chorus Tabs:
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D|——2——-2—|——3—–2—–|
A|—-0——-0—–|–0—————|
E|–3——-2——-|——————|
Bridge Tabs:
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D|–0——-0——-|——3—–2—–|
A|——————|–0—————|
E|—-3-2—–3-2—|——————|
Conclusion
With these easy to follow bass tabs, you can learn to play “Pumped up Kicks” on bass guitar in no time. Remember to practice and pay attention to the rhythm and techniques used in the song. Once you master it, you’ll be able to jam along to this popular hit song with ease.