Artist: Sting
Song: Something The Boy Said
Album: Ten Summoner's Tales
(Tabbed by Oli - oli@elepost.de)
This tablature is a helping sketch. It doesn’t contain the correct
sort of bars and notes. Nevertheless, I'm sure you'll be able to
figure out and I hope it will help you!
INTRO:
[8x]
G|---------------|
D|*-------------*|
A|*---------1~--*|
E|--3-33--3------|
VERSE 1:
[6x] [1x] [2x] [1x]
G|---------------|--------------|---------------|--------------|
D|*-------------*|----(3~)------|*-------------*|----(3~)------|
A|*---------1~--*|--1~-----3~---|*---------1~--*|--1~-----3~---|
E|--3-33--3------|-----1~-------|--3-33--3------|----1~--------|
TRANSITION TO REFRAIN:
G|------------------------------|
D|------------------------------|
A|-----6~----6~----6~--4~--6~---|
E|--6~----6~----6~--------------|
REFRAIN: [4x]
G|------------------------------|
D|*---17---17---17----12-15-12-*|
A|*------13---15----15---------*|
E|--15--------------------------|
VERSE 2:
[6x] [1x]
G|----------3~---|--------------|
D|--5-55--5------|----(3~)------|
A|---------------|--1~-----3~---|
E|---------------|----1~--------|
TRANSITION TO REFRAIN:
G|------------------------------|
D|------------------------------|
A|-----6~----6~----6~--4~--6~---|
E|--6~----6~----6~--------------|
REFRAIN:
[4x]
G|------------------------------|
D|*---17---17---17----12-15-12-*|
A|*------13---15----15---------*|
E|--15--------------------------|
INTERLUDE:
G|------------2-0-4--245--420---|
D|--------0-2-------------------|
A|------23----------------------|
E|--0--0------------------------|
TRANSITION:
[4x]
G|---------------|
D|*-------------*|
A|*---------1~--*|
E|--3-33--3------|
VERSE 3:
[8x]
G|---------------|
D|*-------------*|
A|*---------1~--*|
E|--3-33--3------|
TRANSITION TO REFRAIN:
G|------------------------------|
D|------------------------------|
A|-----6~----6~----6~--4~--6~---|
E|--6~----6~----6~--------------|
REFRAIN:
[8x]
G|------------------------------|
D|*---17---17---17----12-15-12-*|
A|*------13---15----15---------*|
E|--15--------------------------|
FADE OUT:
[5x]
G|------------------------------|
D|*----------------------------*|
A|*---------1~-----------------*|
E|--3-33--3-----3-33-3----------|
| Bass Tabs |
|
| Title |
Something The Boy Said |
| Artist |
Sting |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
UJm6Qrwk5TI |
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How to Read Bass Tab: A Beginner's Guide
1. Understanding the Basics
a. Strings:
Bass tab consists of horizontal lines representing the strings of the bass guitar.
The lowest-pitched string (usually the E string) is at the bottom, and the highest-pitched string
(usually the G string) is at the top.
b. Numbers:
Numbers on the lines indicate which fret to play on a specific string.
For example, if you see "3" on the E string, it means you should press down the third fret on the lowest string.
2. Reading Bass Tab Example
In this tab:
- Play the note on the 1st fret of the E string.
- Play the open E string.
- Play the 3rd fret on the A string.
- Play the 1st fret on the A string.
G|-----------------|
D|-----------------|
A|---------3-------|
E|---1-1---1---3---|
3. Playing Techniques
a. Hammer-ons and Pull-offs:
Hammer-ons are represented by an "h" (e.g., 5h7 means play the 5th fret and hammer onto the 7th fret).
Pull-offs are represented by a "p" (e.g., 7p5 means play the 7th fret and pull off to the 5th fret).
b. Slides:
Slides are often indicated by an "/" or "\\" between two numbers (e.g., 5/7 means slide from the 5th fret to the 7th fret).
