Within
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song- Within
band- Kiss
year- 1998
album- Psycho Circus
tuning
Drop C (C G C F)
Intro
(bass gtr doesnt star until 0:42)
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|0--(0)h2--2---2-0-3-|0--(0)h2--2--2-2-2-|
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|0--(0)h2--2---2-0-3-|0--(0)h2--2--2-6-7-6--2-2-2-2-2-|
Verse 1
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Verse 2
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Chorus 1
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|2--0--3--2-2-2-2--|0--(0)h2--2--2-6-7-6--2-2-2-2-2-2--|
Verse 3
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Verse 4
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Chorus 2
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|2--0--3--2-2-2-2--|0--(0)h2--2--2-6-7-6--2-2-2-2-2-2--|
Verse 5
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|5--7-----7--5----|5--7-----7--9--|
Interlude
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Chorus 3
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|0--(0)h2--2---2--0--3-|0--(0)h2--2--2-6-7-6--2-2-2-2-| 2x
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|2--0--3--2-2-2-2--|0--(0)h2--2--2-6-7-6--2-2-2-2-2-2--| ---
Outro
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|2--2-2-2-2--0--(0)h2--2--2-2-2-2| out
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|0--(0)h2--2--2-2-2-2--0--(0)h2--2--2-2-6-7-6--| ---
tab legend
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h hammer on
(n) note is still ringing
| Bass Tabs |
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| Title |
Within |
| Artist |
KISS |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
SWxa0iS2zdE |
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 |
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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).
