Tabbed by: BassoManiac1313
Standard Tuning
(g,d,a,e)
verse: (start after drum sticks) (x3)
|------------------------------------------------------------------------|
|------------------------------------------------------------------------|
|------------------------------------------------------------------------|
|1-/1313-131313-131313-131313-131313-131313-131313-131313-13\1010-101010-|
|---------------------------|
|---------------------------|
|---------------------------|
|10\66-666-6/88-888-888-888-|
then:
(if the answer...)
|--------------------------------------------------------------------|
|--------------------------------------------------------------------|
|--------------------------------------------------------------------|
|6(x14)-8(x14)/1313-131313-131313-131313-131313-131313-131313-131313-|
verse: (x2)
then:
(if the answer...)
|----------------------------------------------------------|
|----------------------------------------------------------|
|----------------------------------------------------------|
|6(x14)-8(x14)/1313-131313-131313-131313-13\11-111-111-111-|
-----------------------------------rest--------------------------------------
(if the answer...)
|--------------------------------------------|
|--------------------------------------------|
|--------------------------------------------|
|6(x14)-8(x14)-13-----------13\1-------------|
verse: (x2)
then:
(if the answer...)
|--------------|
|--------------|
|--------------| (x2)
|6(x14)-8(x14)-|
outro:
|-----------------------------------------------------------------|
|-----------------------------------------------------------------|
|-----------------------------------------------------------------|
|1313-131313-131313-131313-13\11-111-111-111-1--------------------|
| Bass Tabs |
|
| Title |
Change Your Mind |
| Artist |
The Killers |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
QKMQ5lkuP8g |
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).
