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Mac Demarco- Blue Boy
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Tuning: E A D G
My first tab I've posted, please let me know if anything is wrong.
Enjoy!
[Intro]
G|--------------------------------|
D|------8--10---------------------|
A|---6h8------8/6-6-6-5h6-8--10-8\|
E|6-6 ----------------------------|(x4)
[Verse]
'Blue boy, worried about the world's eyes
Worried every time the sun shines
Worried about his haircut
Calm down, sweetheart, grow up'
G|--------------------------------|
D|------8--10---------------------|
A|---6h8------8/6-6-6-5h6-8--10-8\|
E|6-6 ----------------------------|(x4)
[Chorus]
'Blue boy'
G|-----------------------------|-------------------------------|
D|-----------------------------|------------------------6---6-5|
A|-------3-3--3\---------------|-------3-3--3\-----------------|
E|6-6--6--------3-3--3--4-4-44-|6-6--6--------3-3--3--4---4----|
G|-----------------------------|-------------------------------|
D|-----------------------------|------------------------6---6-5|
A|-------3-3--3\---------------|-------3-3--3\-----------------|
E|6-6--6--------3-3--3--4-4-44-|6-6--6--------3-3--3--4---4----|
[Verse]
'Blue boy, older than the world knows
Honey, that's the way that life goes
No use acting so tough
Come down, sweetheart, grow up'
G|--------------------------------|
D|------8--10---------------------|
A|---6h8------8/6-6-6-5h6-8--10-8\|
E|6-6 ----------------------------|(x4)
[Chorus]
'Blue boy'
G|-----------------------------|-------------------------------|
D|-----------------------------|------------------------6---6-5|
A|-------3-3--3\---------------|-------3-3--3\-----------------|
E|6-6--6--------3-3--3--4-4-44-|6-6--6--------3-3--3--4---4----|
G|-----------------------------|--------------------------------|
D|-----------------------------|------------------------6---6-5-|
A|-------3-3--3\---------------|-------3-3--3\------------------|
E|6-6--6--------3-3--3--4-4-44-|6-6--6--------3-3--3--4---4----6|
End
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| h Hammer-on
| / Slide up
| \ Slide down
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| Bass Tabs |
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| Title |
Blue Boy |
| Artist |
Mac DeMarco |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
GXuIWm12S24 |
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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).
