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AIR CATCHER - Twenty One Pilots
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Tuning: Standard
[Verse 1. Bass starts at 0:52]
G|----------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|----------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1------|
E|----------------------------------------------------------------------|
G|----------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|----------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|---------------------------------3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3------|
E|-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3--------------------------------------|
[Chorus starts 1:09]
G|----------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|----------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|------------4-4--10-11------------------------------------------------|
E|-1-1--3-4-------------------------------------------------------------|
G|----------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|----------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|---------------------------------3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3~-----|
E|-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4--------------------------------------|
[Post-Chorus starts 1:27]
G|----------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|----------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|---------------------------------4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4------|
E|-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1--------------------------------------|
G|----------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|----------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|---------------------------------3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3----------------------|
E|-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4--------------------------------------|
[Verse 2 starts 1:44]
G|----------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|----------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1------|
E|----------------------------------------------------------------------|
x2
G|----------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|----------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|---------------------------------3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3------|
E|-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3--------------------------------------|
[Chorus starts 2:20]
G|----------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|----------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|-------4-4--10-11-----------------------------------------------------|
E|-1-1------------------------------------------------------------------|
G|----------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|----------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|---------------------------------3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3~---------------------|
E|-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4--------------------------------------|
G|----------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|----------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|---------------------------------4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4------|
E|-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1--------------------------------------|
G|----------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|----------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|---------------------------------3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3------|
E|-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4--------------------------------------|
[Bridge starts 2:54. Play in time with the beat.]
G|----------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|----------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|-----------------------------------4~--4-4-4--------------------------|
E|-1~--1-1-1--4~--4-4-4--6~--6-6-6--------------------------------------|
G|----------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|----------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|-----------------------------------4~--444444-------------------------|
E|-1~--1-1-1--4~--4-4-4--6~--6-6-6--------------1~----------------------|
Bass ends here.
| / slide up
| \ slide down
| h hammer-on
| p pull-off
| ~ vibrato
| + harmonic
| x Mute note
| r Rest
| Bass Tabs |
|
| Title |
Air Catcher |
| Artist |
twenty one pilots |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
9ajitBBOfr0 |
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).
