Today (Drop D Tuning) bass tabs
Drop D Tuning
I think it has a better deeper sound with the Drop D tuning. I didnt put all the notes on here just enough to give you the gist of the song.
(0:00 — 0:11)
REST
(0:11 — 0:35)
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D|1—1—1—1——8—8—8—886—666—666—666668——|
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D|1—1—1—1——8—8—8—886—666—666—666668——|
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D|1—1—1—1——8—8—8—888—10—10—10—6—6—6—6|
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D|1—1—1—1——8—8—8—886—6—6—6—6—6—6—6—|
(0:35 — 0:46)
“Today is the greatest....”
REST
(0:46 — 0:58)
“I'll burn my eyes out....”
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A|6—6—6—66————————————————————————|
D|————————8—8—8—886—666—666—666665|
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D|————————————————————————————————|
A|6—6—6—68————————————————————————|
D|————————8—8—8—88—10—10—10—10—10—10—|
(0:58 — 1:21)
“I wanted more....”
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A|————————————————3—333—333—333—3—|
D|3—3—3—356—6—6—65————————————————|
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D|————————————————————————————————|
A|————————————————3—333—333—333—35|
D|3—3—3—356—6—6—65————————————————|
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D|————————————————————————————————|
A|————————————————3—333—333—333—3—|
D|3—3—3—356—6—6—65————————————————|
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A|————————————————————————5—5—5—5—|
D|3—3—3—356—6—6—665—5—5—5—————————|
(1:21 — 1:44)
“Today is the greatest....”
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A|6—6—6—66————————————————————————|
D|————————8—8—8—886—666—666—666665|
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A|6—6—6—66————————————————————————|
D|————————8—8—8—886—666—666—666665|
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A|6—6—6—66————————————————————————|
D|————————8—8—8—886—666—666—666665|
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A|6—6—6—65—————————3—3—3—3—3—3—3——|
D|————————8—8—8—886————————————————|
(1:44 — 2:07)
“Pink ribbon scars....”
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D|3—3—3—356—6—6—65—1—1—1—1—8—8—8—8—8—|
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D|3—3—3—356—6—6—65—1—1—1—1—8—8—8—8—8—|
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D|3—3—3—356—6—6—65—1—1—1—1—8—8—8—8—8—|
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D|————————————————————————————————|
A|————————————————————————5—5—5—5—|
D|3—3—3—356—6—6—665—5—5—5—————————|
(2:07 — 2:35)
“Today is the greatest....”
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D|1—1—1—1——8—8—8—8—1—1—1—1—6—6—6—6|
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D|1—1—1—1——8—8—8—8—1—1—1—1—6—6—6—6|
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D|————————————————————————————————|
A|————————————————3—3—3—3—————————|
D|1—1—1—1——8—8—8—8————————6—6—6—6—|
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D|————————————————————————————————|
A|————————————————3—3—3—3—3—3—3—3—|
D|1—1—1—1——8—8—8—8————————————————|
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D|————————————————|
A|3—3—3—3—3—3—3—3—|
D|————————————————|
(2:35 — 2:55)
“I want to turn you on....”
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D|————————————————————————————————|
A|————————————————3—333—333—333—3—|
D|3—3—3—3—6—6—6—65————————————————|
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D|————————————————————————————————|
A|————————————————3—333—333—333—3—|
D|3—3—3—3—6—6—6—65————————————————|
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D|————————————————————————————————|
A|————————————————3—333—333—333—3—|
D|3—3—3—3—6—6—6—65————————————————|
G|————————————————|
D|————————————————|
A|————————————————|
E|3—3—3—3—6—6—6—6—|
(2:55 — End)
“Today is the greatest....”
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D|————————————————————————————————|
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D|1—1—1—1——8—8—8—888—10—10—10—6—6—6—6|
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D|————————————————————————————————|
A|————————————————————————————————|
D|1—1—1—1——8—8—8—888—10—10—10—6—6—6—6|
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A|————————————————————————————————|
D|1—1—1—1——8—8—8—888—10—10—10—6—6—6—6|
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A|————————————————————————————————|
D|1—1—1—1——8—8—8—888—10—10—10—6—6—6—6|
G|————|
D|————|
A|6———|
E|————|
Introduction
If you’re a fan of Smashing Pumpkins and want to learn how to play one of their most popular songs, Today, on bass guitar, you’ve come to the right place. In this article, we’ll provide you with easy-to-follow bass tabs in drop D tuning, along with some background on what drop D tuning is and how to tune your bass accordingly. By the end of this article, you’ll be able to play Today on your bass like a pro.
What is Drop D Tuning?
Drop D tuning is a popular alternative tuning for guitar and bass that involves lowering the pitch of the lowest string (usually E) by a whole step to D. This opens up new possibilities for playing power chords, arpeggios, and melodies on the bass, especially in rock, metal, and punk genres. Drop D tuning is very easy to achieve and doesn’t require any special equipment or skills. In fact, many bassists prefer to use drop D tuning instead of standard tuning for its simplicity and versatility.
By tuning your bass in drop D, you’ll be able to play a wide range of songs that require this tuning, such as Nirvana’s Come as You Are, Rage Against the Machine’s Bombtrack, and of course, Smashing Pumpkins’ Today.
Drop D tuning also has an impact on the sound and feel of your bass. The lower pitch of the lowest string results in a thicker and darker tone, perfect for heavy riffs and low-end grooves. However, you may need to adjust the tension and intonation of your strings to get the best sound and playability from your bass in drop D tuning.
Overall, drop D tuning is a great tuning to explore if you want to expand your bass playing skills and repertoire, especially in rock, metal, and punk genres.
How to Tune Your Bass in Drop D
To tune your bass in drop D, you need to follow these steps:
- Start with your bass in standard tuning (E-A-D-G).
- Use a chromatic tuner or an online tuner to pitch your lowest string (E) down to D.
- Use your ears or an app to match the pitch of your D string to the D note on your tuner.
- Adjust the tension of your D string as needed to achieve the right pitch and feel. You may need to tighten or loosen the string until it sounds clear and has good sustain when played open or fretted.
- Check the intonation of your bass by playing the D note on your lowest string at the 12th fret and comparing it to the D note on your tuner. If they don’t match, adjust the saddle or bridge of your bass until they are in tune. Repeat this for all strings to ensure good intonation across the fretboard.
Once you’ve tuned your bass in drop D, you’re ready to play Today on your bass.
Bass Tabs for Today in Drop D Tuning
Here are the bass tabs for Today by Smashing Pumpkins in drop D tuning:
Song: Today Artist: Smashing Pumpkins Album: Siamese Dream (1993) Tabbed by: John Doe Intro: G|-----------------------| D|-----------------------| A|---0-0----------0-0-0--| D|-0-----0--3-3-3--------| Verse: G|---------------------------| D|---------------------------| A|-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-| D|-------0-0-0-------3-3-3---| Chorus: G|-----------------------| D|-----------------------| A|-----------------------| D|-0-0-0-0-5-5-5-5-3-3-3-3-| Bridge: G|------------------------| D|------------------------| A|-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-5-5-5-5---| D|------------------------| Interlude: G|---------------------------------------| D|---------------------------------------| A|-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17--15-15-15-15-15-| D|---------------------------------------| Outro: G|---------------------------| D|---------------------------| A|-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-3-3-3-3-5-5-5-| D|---------------------------|
Note: The bass tabs for Today in drop D tuning require you to play the open D string frequently, as well as some power chords and octave patterns. Pay attention to the rhythm and dynamics of the song to make your playing sound more accurate and expressive.
Conclusion
Congratulations! You’ve learned how to play Today by Smashing Pumpkins on bass guitar in drop D tuning. We hope you’ve enjoyed this article and found it useful for your bass playing journey. Remember to practice regularly, use proper technique, and experiment with different tunings and styles to become a well-rounded bassist. If you have any questions or feedback, feel free to leave a comment below or contact us. Happy playing!