Tabbed By : Yanomann
Email : yanomann@gmail.com
Tuning : Standard
Notes : The original uses "Drop D" tuning. In order
to play using standard tuning, part of the
chorus (most notably the D notes) is one
octave higher than the original. Since you
are playing the right note, it still sounds
fine.
tpt = triplet
* = let ring
Verse
G|--------------| x6
D|---------tpt--|
A|00-44----2221-|
E|------22------|
Chorus
G|-------|--------| |--------|--------| x3 |--------|-------|
D|-------|--------| |--------|--------| |--------|-------|
A|-7--5--|--------| |5555555-|--------| |--------|-------|
E|-------|77777775| |-------5|77777775| |--3---2*|-------|
Verse
G|--------------| x8
D|---------tpt--|
A|00-44----2221-|
E|------22------|
Chorus
G|--------|--------| |--------|--------| x3 |-------|
D|--------|--------| |--------|--------| |-------|
A|--7--5--|--------| |5555555-|--------| |-------|
E|--------|77777775| |-------5|77777775| |--3---2|
Then into the heroin induced freaky part which just...
G|--------| x8
D|--------|
A|--------|
E|22222222|
G|--------|--------|--------|--------| x4
D|-4-4-4-4|-4-4-4-4|--------|--------|
A|--------|--------|--------|--------|
E|2-2-2-2-|2-2-2-2-|22222222|22222222|
G|--------| x8 progressively louder
D|--------|
A|--------|
E|22222222|
And then this again, with a little more gusto this time
Verse
G|--------------| x10
D|---------tpt--|
A|00-44----2221-|
E|------22------|
Chorus slowing
G|--------|--------| |--------|--------| x5 |--------|-------|
D|--------|--------| |--------|--------| |--------|-------|
A|--7--5--|--------| |5555555-|--------| |--------|-------|
E|--------|77777775| |-------5|77777775| |--3---2*|-------|
| Bass Tabs |
|
| Title |
Drain You |
| Artist |
Nirvana |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
AJUpHxlJUNQ |
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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).
