Song: Black Cat
Album: A lesson In Romantics
Artist: Mayday Parade
I really want to see a guitar tab of this cause i can't do it myself but the heres the
part enjoy. questions/comments email gmann311@yahoo.com
(Verse 1)
bass starts after "the boy that gets the girl gets to go home where they get married"
G------------------------------------------------------------|
D------------------------------------------------------------|
A-----------7-5---9-7-4-4-4-4-4------------------------------|
D-9-11-12-5-----7--------------------------------------------|
(Chorus)
G------------------------------------------------------------|
D------------------------------------------------------------|
A------------------------------------------------------------|
D-99-7h99-7h99-7h99-1212-77-55555555-77777777----------------|
(Verse 2)
G------------------------------------------------------------|
D------------------------------------------------------------|
A--------------------444-------------------------------------|
D-9-4h5-5-5h7-9h12-7-----------------------------------------|
G------------------------------------------------------------|
D------------------------------------------------------------|
A-----------7-5---9-7-4-4-4-4-4------------------------------|
D-9-11-12-5-----7--------------------------------------------|
(Chorus)
G------------------------------------------------------------|
D------------------------------------------------------------|
A------------------------------------------------------------|
D-99-7h99-7h99-7h99-1212-77-55555555-77777777----------------|
(Bridge)x2
G------------------------------------------------------------|
D------------------------------------------------------------|
A------------------------------------------------------------|
D-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5--|
(Solo)
G------------------------------------------------------------|
D------------------------------------------------------------|
A------------------------------------------------------------|
D-9/0-99/0-9/0-99/0-5/0-55/0-5/0-55/0---5*-7*----------------|
(Outro)
G------------------------------------------------------------|
D------------------------------------------------------------|
A-999-777----------------------------------------------------|
D---------121212-111111-9------------------------------------|
Alright thats all of it enjoy and start tabbing more of their songs because mayday
is amazing
| Bass Tabs |
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| Title |
Black Cat |
| Artist |
Mayday Parade |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
ZAEKdrX0wCs |
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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).
