The National - Conversation 16
Verse played fast, Starts at "I live on coffee and flowers" first
G|------------------------------------------------------------|
D|------------------------------------------------------------|
A|-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0----|
E|------------------------------------------------------------|
G|------------------------------------------------------------|
D|------------------------------------------------------------|
A|-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0----|
E|------------------------------------------------------------|
Follow guitar for timing
Pre Chorus / Break "Now we'll leave the silver city"
G|------------------------------------------------------------|
D|------------------------------------------------------------|
A|-2---5------------------------------------------------------| x4
E|---5---3----------------------------------------------------|
Chorus "I was afraid I'd eat your brains"
G|------------------------------------------------------------|
D|------------------------------------------------------------|
A|-5-5-5-5--2-2-2-2-------------------------------------------|
E|-------------------2-2-2-2--5-5-5-5-------------------------|
Outro Same as chorus
G|-----------------------------------------------------------|
D|-----------------------------------------------------------|
A|-5-5-5-5--2-2-2-2-------------------------------------5----|
E|-------------------2-2-2-2--5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5------|
^ Hold A on final run.
Order -
Verse
Break
Verse
Break
Chorus
Verse
Break
Chorus/Outro
| Bass Tabs |
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| Title |
Conversation 16 |
| Artist |
The National |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
HEE0OGJUE-4 |
Interactive Bass Tab Guide
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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).
