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Blue Light - Bloc Party
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Tabbed By : imessyou
e-mail: jimmyloo78@hotmail.com
Tuning: standard
The Bass doesn't kick into this song until 0:37 when this riff is played
"If that's the way it is..."
G|-------12-10---------------12-10----14------------------------------------|
D|--------------(12)--------------------------------------------------------|
A|-10-----------------------------------------------------------------------|
E|---------------------7----------------------------------------------------|
After this the bass rests for the verse and comes back with the same riff for the chorus
"If that's the way it is..."
G|-------12-10---------------12-10----14------------------------------------|
D|--------------(12)--------------------------------------------------------|
A|-10-----------------------------------------------------------------------|
E|---------------------7----------------------------------------------------|
After this there is a mini sort of bridge
"And you didn't even notice when the sky turned blue..."
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|-----------------------------2-2-2-2-----------------------------2-2-2-2---|
E|--3-3-3-3--5-5-5-5--3-3-3-3-----------3-3-3-3--5-5-5-5--0-0-0-0------------|
Then there is a guitar solo played in unison with the bass
G|--------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|--------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|10----10-12----10-12/14----9-10-9-----------------------------------------|
E|---10-------10----------10--------10-12-----------------------------------|
^^^^^this bit is played twice then:
G|--------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|--------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|-10-9----10-9----9-10--12-9----12-9----10-12/14-10--9-10-9----------------|
E|------10------10------------10------10----------------------12--10--------|
G|--------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|------------------------------------------------------12-14---------------|
A|-10-9----10-9----9-10--12-9----12-9----10-12/14-12-14---------------------|
E|------10------10------------10------10------------------------------------|
Then it goes back into the chorus riff
"If that's the way it is..."
G|-------12-10---------------12-10----14------------------------------------|
D|--------------(12)--------------------------------------------------------|
A|-10-----------------------------------------------------------------------|
E|---------------------7----------------------------------------------------|
The song ends on B (7th fret E string)
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| Bass Tabs |
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| Title |
Blue Light |
| Artist |
Bloc Party |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
JlKT9Me6h-k |
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1. Understanding the Basics
a. Strings:
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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).
