Intro
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Verse A
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Break
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Verse B
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Verse C
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Ending 2nd time player
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Outro A
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Outro B
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Outro C
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Outro D
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Outro E
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Outro F
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Outro G
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[00:0x] Intro
[00:19] Verse A
[00:54] Break
[01:14] Verse B (She was all right...)
[01:41] Verse C (She broke away)
[02:19] Intro
[02:23] Verse A
[02:57] Break
[03:19] Verse B
[03:47] Verse C
[04:22] Outro A
[04:31] Outro B 2x
[05:04] Outro C 2x
[05:21] Outro D 2x
[05:33] Outro E
[05:50] Outro F 2x
[06:07] Outro G
Bass Tabs |
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Title |
Stella Was A Diver And She Was Always Down |
Artist |
Interpol |
Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
YouTube ID |
nc-Xc-CFAiY |
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).