BAND: Incubus
SONG: Version
TABLATURE: Bass
TABBED BY: James Trujillo (jtbass3@aol.com)
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This is a pretty short song and hopefully it should be
easy to understand.
Intro/Verse (play 3x)
G------------------------------------------------------
D------------------------------------------------------
A-------------------------------5-6--5-6--03-5---------
E-----3-3-3-3---6-3---3-3--6-3-------------------------
G------------------------------------------------------
D------------------------------------------------------
A-------------------------------5-6--3-5--01-3---------
E-----3-3-3-3---6-3---3-3--6-3-------------------------
PreChorus
G------------------------------------------------------
D------------------------------------------------------
A------------------------------------------------------
E-----6---6---6-6---6---6---6-6------------------------
Verse (play 2x)
PreChorus (play 1x)
Interlude
G------------------------------------------------------
D------------------------------------------------------
A-------------------5-----4--4-4-----------------------
E-----6---6---6-6-----4-3------------------------------
Chorus (play 3x)
G------------------------------------------------------
D---------------------------------------3--------------
A-------------2-5---------------2-2--5-----------------
E-----3--3-3--------3--3--0--0-------------------------
Bridge
G------------------------------------------------------
D------------------------------------------------------
A-----5---5--5-5-5--5-------3--------------------------
E----------------------2-2-----------------------------
Verse (play 2x)
PreChorus (play 1x)
Verse (play 2x)
PreChorus (play 1x)
Interlude (play 1x)
Chorus (play 3x)
On the last time you play this modified part, hold the
note that i put in (), only play it on the last time.
It's a held note that leads back into the verse.
Bridge Modified (play 4x)
G------------------------------------------------------
D------------------------------------------------------
A-----5---5--5-5-5--5-------3--3-3-3-3---(5)-----------
E----------------------2-2-----------------------------
Verse/Guitar Solo (play 2x)
PreChorus (play 1x)
PreChorus Modified
G-------------------------------------------------------
D-------------------------------------------------------
A-------------------------------------------------------
E-----6---6---6-6---6---6---6-6-6-----------------------
PreChorus (play 1x)
Interlude (play 1x)
Chorus (play 3x)
G------------------------------------------------------
D------------------------------------------------------
A-------------2-5--------------------------------------
E-----3--3-3--------3--3--0---1------------------------
Chorus (play 2x)
G------------------------------------------------------
D------------------------------------------------------
A-------------2-5--------------------------------------
E-----3--3-3--------3--3--0--0--1-1-1------------------
Bridge Modified (play 3x)
If you have any questions, comments, or corrections about
this song...email me at JTbass3@aol.com
Bass Tabs |
|
Title |
Version |
Artist |
Incubus |
Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
YouTube ID |
6qbVPTXkOz0 |
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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).