Far Away - Nickelback
Intro
G-------------------------------|
D-9~/11----/13------------------|
A--------9~-----11~/14----------|
E-------------------------12~/14|
Verse
G--------------------|
D-9~-----------------|
A-----9~-11~---------| 2x
E--------------12~14-|
G------------------------|
D------------------------|
A-2~/4----/6-------------|
E-------2~---4~/7-0~2----|
Pre Chorus
G-------------------------------|
D-------------------------------|
A-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4---------------|
E--------------------0-0-0-0-0~-|
Chorus
G---------------------------------------------|
D---------------------------------------------|
A-2-2-2-2/4---------/6------------------------| 2x
E------------2-2-2-2---4-4-4-4-/7---0-0-0-0/2-|
G-----------------------------------------|
D-----------------------------------------|
A-2-2-2-2---------------------------------|2x(2nd time hold out the first E)
E------------2-2-2-2---4-4-4-4----0-0-0-0-|
G-------------------------------|
D-9~/11----/13------------------|
A--------9~-----11~/14----------|
E-------------------------12~/14|
Verse
G--------------------|
D-9~-----------------|
A-----9~-11~---------| 2x
E--------------12~14-|
G---------------------|
D---------------------|
A-2~/4----/6----------|
E-------2~---4~/7-0~2-|
Pre Chorus
G--------------------------------|
D--------------------------------|
A-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4----------------|
E--------------------0-0-0-0-0~--|
Chorus
G---------------------------------------------|
D---------------------------------------------|
A-2-2-2-2/4---------/6------------------------| 2x
E------------2-2-2-2---4-4-4-4-/7---0-0-0-0/2-|
G-----------------------------------------|
D-----------------------------------------|
A-2-2-2-2---------------------------------|2x(2nd time hold out the first E)
E------------2-2-2-2---4-4-4-4----0-0-0-0-|
Break Until Chorus
Chorus
G---------------------------------------------|
D---------------------------------------------|
A-2-2-2-2/4---------/6------------------------|
E------------2-2-2-2---4-4-4-4-/7---0-0-0-0/2-|
G------------------------|
D------------------------|
A-2-2-2-2/4---------/6---|
E------------2-2-2-2---4~|
G----------------------------------|
D----------------------------------|
A-4-4-4-4--------------------------| 8x
E-----------4-4-4-4-6-6-6-6-2-2-2-2|
End
G-----|
D-4~--|
A-----|
E-2~--|
| Bass Tabs |
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| Title |
Far Away |
| Artist |
Nickelback |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
PHUL9w5-EVM |
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).
