Tuning: Standard
Note: Listen to the song and observe time markers for timing
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|----( SILENT UNTIL AROUND 0:17 )-------------------------------------|
E|-----------------------------------------------------------16-\-4----|
0:18
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|------------------------------------------------------4---------4----|
A|-------------------7-7---------------------------2---------1---------|
E|----4-4---------------------------2-2--------------------------------|
Repeat x2
0:37 "I know "
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|----7-------------( DAMPEN NOTE )------------------------------------|
E|---------------------------------------------------------------------|
Repeat x4
After "she's still out to get me" play
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|----7------------------------------------------------------16-\-4----|
E|---------------------------------------------------------------------|
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|------------------------------------------------------4---------4----|
A|-------------------7-7----77--7------------------2---------1---------|
E|----4-4----44--4------------------2-2----22-2------------------------|
Repeat x2
1:28 "I know "
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|----7-------------( DAMPEN NOTE )------------------------------------|
E|---------------------------------------------------------------------|
Repeat x4
1:47
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|---------------------------------------------------------------------|
E|----4----------------------------------------------------------------|
1:52
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|---------------------------------------------------------------------|
E|-------------------------------------------------4-/-16----16-\-4----|
1:56
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|---------------------------------------------------------------------|
E|----4----------------------------------------------------------------|
2:06
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|------------------------------------------------------4---------4----|
A|-------------------7-7----77--7------------------2---------1---------|
E|----4-4----44--4------------------2-2----22-2------------------------|
Repeat x2
2:25
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|-----------------------9---------------------------------------------|
A|----7--------7-\----9-----9--------7-------------9----7--------------|
E|---------------------------------------------------------------------|
2:33
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|----7--------7-\---------------9---7------------------------2-/-6----|
E|---------------------------------------------------------------------|
2:43
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|----7--------7--77----66--6------------------------------------------|
E|-----------------------------------4--------4--44----77--7-----------|
Repeat x7
3:16
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|----7---------7--77----66--6-----------------------------------------|
E|-----------------------------------4---------------------------------|
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| Bass Tabs |
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| Title |
Naive |
| Artist |
The Kooks |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
TEJ1mM4gHWI |
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).
