Semi-Automatic - Twenty One Pilots
Tabbed by: Fernando Pasquale
Tuning: Standard
[Intro]
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9--0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0--9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9--12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-|
E|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
[Verse 1]
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
E|2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2--5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5--2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2--5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5---------|
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5--0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0--4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4--7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7--5~-----|
E|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
[Chorus] (x2)
G|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|-----------5-5-5-55h7-9-9-9-99h11-7-7-7-7/-----------------------------------|
E|5-5-5-55h9-------------------------------------------------------------------|
[Verse 2]
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
E|2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2--5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5--2-2-2-2-2-2-2--5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-----------|
G|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9--12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12--9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9--12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12|
E|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5--0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0--4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4--7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7--5~-----|
E|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
Then:
[Chorus] (x4)
Then in the "Do-Do" part: (x2) (follow the rythm)
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|--------------5--5--5--5h7--9--9--9--9h11--7--7--7--7/---------------------|
E|5--5--5--5h9---------------------------------------------------------------|
[Bridge] On the third "I'm Semi-Automatic..." (x2)
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0--9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9--7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7--5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5---------|
E|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
[Bridge 2] Rest
[Chorus] with a small variation:
G|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|--------------4-5-5-5-55h7-9-9-9-99h11-7-7-7-7-------------5-5-5-55h7-9-9-9-99h11-7-7-7-7---|
E|----------------------------------------------5-5-5-55h7------------------------------------|
G|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|-----------5-5-5-55h7-9-9-9-99h11-7-7-7-7-------------5-5-5-55h7-9-9-9-99h11-7-7-7-7|
E|5-5-5-55h9-------------------------------5-5-5-55h7---------------------------------|
[Outro]
then end with the "Do-Do" part (x2)
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|--------------5--5--5--5h7--9--9--9--9h11--7--7--7--7/---------------------|
E|5--5--5--5h9---------------------------------------------------------------|
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| ~ Vibrato
| h Hammer-on
| / Slide up
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| Bass Tabs |
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| Title |
Semi-Automatic |
| Artist |
twenty one pilots |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
pGb6KYJ3qpA |
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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).
