Intro (After guitar intro)
G |--------------------------------------------------|
D |--------------------------------------------------|
A |--------------------------------------------------|
D |-555553320000022233333333333335557777777777777223-|
Verse (Before guitar)
G |----------------------------------------------|
D |----------------------------------------------|
A |----------------------------------------------|
D |-555-3---000-2--3223--3223--5--777-77573*4x---|
G |----------------------------------------------|
D |----------------------------------------------|
A |----------------------------------------------|
D |-555-3---000-2--3223--3223--5--777-77573*4---|
Verse x2 (During Guitar)
G |-----------------------------------------------------|
D |--5---5---0----0---3---3---3----3----7---7---7---7---|
A |-----------------------------------------------------|
D |-5--35--30--00---23--23--23--23----57--57--57--57-34-|
After Break
G |--------------------------------------------------|
D |--------------------------------------------------|
A |--------------------------------------------------|
D |-FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF7777777777777999CCCCCCCCCCCCEEEE-|
G |----------------------------------------------------|
D |----------------------------------------------------|
A |----------------------------------------------------|
D |-FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF77777777777779999CCCCCCCCCCCCCBBAA-|
G |-------------------------------------------------|
D |-------------------------------------------------|
A |-------------------------------------------------|
D |-99999999999999993333333333333222000000000000333-|
G |-----------------------------------------------------|
D |-----------------------------------------------------|
A |-----------------------------------------------------|
D |-5555555555557777999999999999977755555555555553*4*5*-|
G |-------------------------------------------|
D |-5--5x---0x------3x----3x------7x----------|
A |-------------------------------------------|
D |--35---00--0x-323---323---5x-77---7757334x-|
Outro x4
G |--------------------------------------------------|
D |--------------------------------------------------|
A |--------------------------------------------------|
D |-555555550000000033333333333333337777777777777777-|
A = 10, B = 11, C = 12, E = 14, F = 15, * = let ring, x = stop
| Bass Tabs |
|
| Title |
Pioneer To The Falls |
| Artist |
Interpol |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
MoG1uITI-2k |
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).
