[Intro]
G|-5--------------------|
D|--5--------5h7--------|
A|----------------------| Repeat 3 times
E|----3----5----5--5-7--|
G|-------------------|
D|-------------------|
A|--7----------------|
E|5---7-3-0--3-------|
[Verse 1]
Bass comes back in after "Sit up and fix your face"
G|----------------|
D|----------------| Repeat 3 times
A|3---------------|
E|----5-5---------|
G|----------------|
D|----------------|
A|----3-----------|
E|5-----3---------|
[Chorus]
** Repeat Riff from Intro**
G|-5--------------------|
D|--5--------5h7--------|
A|----------------------| Repeat 3 times
E|----3----5----5--5-7--|
G|-------------------|
D|-------------------|
A|--7----------------|
E|5---7-3-0--3-------|
[Verse 2]
G|----------------|
D|----------------| Repeat 3 times
A|3---------------|
E|----5-5---------|
G|----------------|
D|----------------|
A|----3-----------|
E|5-----3---------|
Bass comes back in at "Quit crying, ease your pain"
** Repeat Riff from Intro**
G|-5--------------------|
D|--5--------5h7--------|
A|----------------------| Repeat 3 times
E|----3----5----5--5-7--|
G|-------------------|
D|-------------------|
A|--7----------------|
E|5---7-3-0--3-------|
[Chorus]
** Repeat Riff from Intro**
G|-5--------------------|
D|--5--------5h7--------|
A|----------------------| Repeat 3 times
E|----3----5----5--5-7--|
G|-------------------|
D|-------------------|
A|--7----------------|
E|5---7-3-0--3-------|
[Verse 3]
** Repeat Riff from Intro**
G|-5--------------------|
D|--5--------5h7--------|
A|----------------------| Repeat 3 times
E|----3----5----5--5-7--|
G|-------------------|
D|-------------------|
A|--7----------------|
E|5---7-3-0--3-------|
[Chorus]
** Repeat Riff from Intro**
G|-5--------------------|
D|--5--------5h7--------|
A|----------------------| Repeat 3 times
E|----3----5----5--5-7--|
G|-------------------|
D|-------------------|
A|--7----------------|
E|5---7-3-0--3-------|
[Outro]
G|--------------9-7-----------------------------------------------------------|
D|-----------------7----------------------------------------------------------|
A|---------5---5----7-5-4-----------------------------------------------------|
E|5---5-7-4-------------------------------------------------------------------|
************************************
| h Hammer-on
| t Tapping
| / Slide up
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| Bass Tabs |
|
| Title |
It Gets Better (With Time) |
| Artist |
The Internet |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
wW2jXYn3_4Y |
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).
