Tuning: Eb A D G
[Intro]
G |---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D |---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A |---6-(6)-(6)-(6)-----------------------------------------------------------|
Eb|---0-(0)-(0)-(0)-----------------------------------------------------------|
[Verse 1] (x2)
G |---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D |---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A |---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
Eb|--12-12\-0-0---12-12\-0-0---12-12-0-0---12-12\-0-0---12-12\-0-0---12-12-0-0|
G |---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D |---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A |---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
Eb|--12-12\-8b9-8b9---12-12\-8b9-8b9---12-12-8b9-8b9---12-12\-8b9-8b9---12-12\-8b9-8b9--14-15-14|
(You get a sort of vibrato on the 8b9 to get that strange sound he does.)
[Verse] (x5)
G |------13-12---------------------|------------------------------------------|
D |------------13---13-11-13-11----|------------------------------------------|
A |-----------------------------12-|---12---12-12-0-12---0-9-0-9-0-9----------|
Eb|--0-0---------------------------|------------------------------------------|
(This can also be played an octave below)
G |------13-12---------------------|------------------------------------------|
D |------------13---13-11-13b14-11-|------------------------------------------|
A |--------------------------------|---12---12-12-0-12---0-9-0-9-0-9----------|
Eb|--0-0---------------------------|------------------------------------------|
[Bridge/pre-chorus]
G |---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D |---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A |---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
Eb|--5--5--3-5-3-5-----8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8----------------------------------------|
[Chorus]
G |---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D |---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A |---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
Eb|--3--2--0--5----(5)---(5)----(5)-----0-2h3-2--0-2h3-2--0----(0)---(0)----0-|
G |---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D |---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A |---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
Eb|--3--2--0--5----(5)---(5)----(5)----5-5--3---7----(7)----(7)\--------------|
[Verse] (x4)
G |------13-12---------------------|------------------------------------------|
D |------------13---13-11-13-11----|------------------------------------------|
A |-----------------------------12-|---12---12-12-0-12---0-9-0-9-0-9----------|
Eb|--0-0---------------------------|------------------------------------------|
(This can also be played an octave below)
G |------13-12---------------------|------------------------------------------|
D |------------13---13-11-13b14-11-|------------------------------------------|
A |--------------------------------|---12---12-12-0-12---0-9-0-9-0-9----------|
Eb|--0-0---------------------------|------------------------------------------|
[Bridge/pre-chorus]
G |---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D |---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A |---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
Eb|--5--5--3-5-3-5-----8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8----------------------------------------|
[Chorus]
G |---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D |---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A |---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
Eb|--3--2--0--5----(5)---(5)----(5)-----0-2h3-2--0-2h3-2--0----(0)---(0)----0-|
G |---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D |---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A |---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
Eb|--3--2--0--5----(5)---(5)----(5)----5-5--3---7----(7)----(7)\--------------|
[Vocal interlude]
G |---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D |---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A |---6-(6)-(6)-(6)-(6)-(6)-(6)-(6)-(6)-(6)-(6)-(6)-(6)-(6)-(6)-(6)-(6)-(6)---|
Eb|---0-(0)-(0)-(0)-(0)-(0)-(0)-(0)-(0)-(0)-(0)-(0)-(0)-(0)-(0)-(0)-(0)-(0)---|
[Verse]
G |---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D |---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A |---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
Eb|--12-12\-0-0---12-12\-0-0---12-12-0-0---12-12\-0-0---12-12\-0-0---12-12-0-0|
G |---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D |---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A |---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
Eb|--12-12\-8b9-8b9---12-12\-8b9-8b9---12-12-8b9-8b9---12-12\-8b9-8b9---12-12\-8b9-8b9--14-15-14|
[Outro]
G |---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D |---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A |---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
Eb|-0-0\----------------------------------------------------------------------|
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| (n) Ghost note
| b Bend
| \ Slide down
| h Hammer-on
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| Bass Tabs |
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| Title |
Hole |
| Artist |
Royal Blood |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
hrATY5SPRDE |
Interactive Bass Tab Guide
Interactive bass tabs provide a better experience than ASCII tabs. With playback, loop, print features and a responsive display that follows the screen of your device.
Use these buttons to control the digital tab player.
| Symbol | Function |
|---|
| Move cursor to the first bar |
| Play interactive tabs |
| Pause playback |
| Loop |
| Print the tab |
| Zoom |
| Page | Switch between page and horizontal view mode |
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).
