The Decemberists – Make You Better – Bass Tab
NO BASS IN THE INTRO
VERSE - AFTER "BETTER"
G|--------|--------|--------|--------|
D|--------|--------|--------|--------| X3
A|22222222|55555555|--------|55555555|
E|--------|--------|33333333|--------|
G|--------|--------|--------|--------|
D|--------|-----245|5555542-|-----42-| X2
A|22222424|55555---|-------5|55555--5|
E|--------|--------|--------|--------|
CHORUS
G|--------|--------|--------|--------|--------|--------|22222222|22222222|
D|--------|-----245|55555542|------2-|55555542|------2-|--------|--------| X2
A|00000000|00000---|--------|5-4-5---|--------|5-4-5---|--------|--------|
E|--------|--------|--------|--------|--------|--------|--------|--------|
AFTER-CHORUS
G|00000000|00000000|
D|--------|--------|
A|--------|--------|
E|--------|--------|
REPEAT ALL OF ABOVE ONCE
G|--------|--------|--------|--------|
D|--------|--------|--------|--------| X6
A|2222245-|-----245|55555420|00000000|
E|-------3|33333---|--------|--------|
G|--------|--------|
D|--------|--------|
A|00000000|00000000|
E|--------|--------|
CHORUS
AFTER CHORUS X2
VERSE (SIMPLE)X1
THEN
G|--------|--------|--------|--------|--------|
D|--------|--------|--------|--------|--------|
A|22222222|55555555|--------|--------|2-------|
E|--------|--------|33333333|33333333|--------|
This Tab doesn't include all of the complexities of the song, but it gives a basic idea of the song.
I am not totally sure that it is all correct, but hopefully it can help!
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P.S. You can play the main notes (not the transitions) in any pattern that you best feel fits the song.
| Bass Tabs |
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| Title |
Make You Better |
| Artist |
The Decemberists |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
Yb8oUbMrydk |
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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).
