down tune your bass to B E A D to play this song
Intro
D-------------- D---------------
A-------------- x7 A---------------
E-------------- E---------------
B-0-0---0-0-0-- B-0/12-12-12-12-
Verse
D-------------------------------
A--------3--------------3-------x4
E----2-------2------2-------23--
B-100-000-000-000100-000-000----
Chorus
D-----------------------------------------------------
A------------------------------------33----33---3----- x4
E-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-----------------33----33----33------
B-----------------1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1---------------------
Intro after chorus
Verse again
Pre-chorus
D--------------------
A----33----33---3----
E-33----33----33-----
B--------------------
Chorus
Interlude (its kinda like playing the chorus backwards)
D--------------------------------------
A----33----33----3---------------------
E-33----33----33---11111111------------
B---------------------------11111111---
Pre-chorus again
Chorus again
Intro again
End
| Bass Tabs |
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| Title |
Left Behind |
| Artist |
Slipknot |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
D1jQKpse7Yw |
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).
