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UlTRA BLUE - Thrice
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{h=hammer p=pull /=slide up =slide down}
Intro
G{-------------------------------------------------------------}
D{-7777----4444----7777----4-----------------------------------}
A{-5555----2222----5555----2-2-2-2ring out-5555-555-555-555-2222
E{-------------------------------------------------------------}
G{-------------------------------------------------------------}
D{-------------------------------------------------------------}
A{222-222-222-5555-555-555-555-2222-222-222-222-into verse-----}
E{-------------------------------------------------------------}
VERSE
G{-------------------------------------------------------------}
D{-------------------------------------------------------------}
A{-------------------------------------------------------------}
E{3333333333333333-55555555555555555-777777777777777777777777777
G{-------------------------------------------------------------}
D{-------------------------------------------------------------}
A{-------------------------------------------------------------}
E{5555-3333333333333333-5555555555555555-7777777777777777-555555
G{-------------------------------------------------------------}
D{-------------------------------------------------------------}
A{-------------------------------------------------------------}
E{5555555555-into chorus---------------------------------------}
Chorus
G{-------------------------------------------------------------}
D{-----------------------------------------------------------4-}
A{------555-5555----------------------555-555-----------0h2p0--}
E{33-333--------55-555-555-5555-33-333-------55-555-555--------}
G{-------------------------------------------------------------}
D{-------------------------------------------------------------}
A{22-222-000-0000------------------5----5----7----7------------}
E{---------------44-444-444-4444-33-3-33-3-55-5-55-5-----------}
Transition
G{-------------------------------------------------------------}
D{7-----------------------7------------------------------------}
A{5pause-222-222-222-2222-5pause-222-222-222-2222--------------}
E{-------------------------------------------------------------}
Now play the verse and chorus again exactly the same.
Then skipping the transition play this with drums only
G{-------------------------------------------------------------}
D{-------------------------------------------------------------}
A{2222222222222220---------------------------------55555555----}
E{----------------2222222222222320-3333333333333333--------5555}
G{-------------------------------------------------------------}
D{-------------------------------------------------------------}
A{-------------------------------------------------------------}
E{5555-play this three times then play this for singing ease---}
G{-------------------------------------------------------------}
D{-------------------------------------------------------------}
A{22-2222-222-222---------------------------------55-555-------}
E{----------------22-2222-222-222--33-3333-333-333------555-5555
play three times then when the drums speed up play this
G{-------------------------------------------------------------}
D{-------------------------------------------------------------}
A{2222222222222222---------------------------------55555555----}
E{----------------2222222222222222-3333333333333333--------5555}
G{-------------------------------------------------------------}
D{-----4-------------------------------------------------------}
A{-----2ring out and done--------------------------------------}
E{5555---------------------------------------------------------}
| Bass Tabs |
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| Title |
Ultra Blue |
| Artist |
Thrice |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
CHVz_UYALI8 |
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).
