Verse:
G|---------444444\2-----------------------------------------------------|
D|-----------------4---------55555\3----------22224455------------------|
A|-22222222-------------------------5------------------2222222222222222-| x2
E|-------------------33333333---------00000000--------------------------|
Prechorus:
Watch it go...Bling
G|----------------------------------|
D|----------------------------------|
A|------------------------------5-4-|
E|-3333333333333333-555555555555----|
Chorus:
G|----------------------------------|
D|----------------------------------|
A|-55555555-------------------------| x1
E|---------222222223333333333333333-|
G|----------------------------------|
D|----------------------------------|
A|----------------------------------| x3
E|-55555555222222223333333333333333-|
Verse:
G|---------444444\2-----------------------------------------------------|
D|-----------------4---------55555\3----------22224455------------------|
A|-22222222-------------------------5------------------2222222222222222-| x2
E|-------------------33333333---------00000000--------------------------|
Watch it go...(When I offer you survival)...Bling
G|----------------------------------|
D|----------------------------------|
A|------------------------------5-4-|
E|-3333333333333333-555555555555----|
Chorus:
G|----------------------------------|
D|----------------------------------|
A|-55555555-------------------------| x1
E|---------222222223333333333333333-|
G|----------------------------------|
D|----------------------------------|
A|----------------------------------| x3
E|-55555555222222223333333333333333-|
Ending:
G|----------------------------------|
D|----------------------------------|
A|-55555555555555555555555555555555-|
E|----------------------------------|
G|--------------------------|
D|--------------------------|
A|---------2222-------------|
E|-33335555----222233335555-|
G|----------------------------------|
D|----------------------------------|
A|-55555555555555555555555555555555-|
E|----------------------------------|
G|--------------------------|
D|--------------------------|
A|---------2222-------------|
E|-33335555----222233335555-|
G|----------------------------------|
D|----------------------------------|
A|-5555555555555555-----------------|
E|-----------------3333333333333333-|
G|--------------------------|
D|--------------------------|
A|---------2222-------------|
E|-33335555----222233335555-|
Final note:
G|-----|
D|-----|
A|--5--|
E|-----|
| Bass Tabs |
|
| Title |
Bling (Confessions Of A King) |
| Artist |
The Killers |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
6M9BsglGTYA |
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).
