Tabbed By: Thomas
(updated from the non-album version since it didn't really make sense to have it and some people can't read)
[0:24]
G|---------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------|
A|----------------6-8-------------5---------5--------------------|
E|--8--8-8---8-10-----7--8-6--5h7---4---0h4---4------------------|
G|---------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------|
A|-----10-----------6-8-----------8-9----5------------5----------|
E|--8----8-----8-10-----7--8-6--------8----4------5h7---4--8-----|
[0:55]
G|---------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------|
A|----10---------6-8---------------------------------------------|
E|--8---8--8-10-----7--8-6---------------------------------------|
G|---------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------|
A|----------------6-8-------------5---------5--------------------|
E|--8--8-8---8-10-----7--8-6--5h7---4---0h4---4------------------|
G|---------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------|
A|-----10----10--8h10------8-10--------------10------------------|
E|--8----8-----8-----8--7-------6----------8---------------------|
[1:31]
G|---------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------|
A|--6-3-5-1---------1-3/5---6-3-5-1-3---1h3--3--3----------------|
E|------------3--1-3---------------------------------------------|
G|---------------------------------------------------------------|
D|-----------------------------------------------3----3----------|
A|--6-3-5-1/10------10--10-11-----6-3-5-1-3--1h3----1------------|
E|---------------------------------------------------------------|
G|---------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------|
A|--6-3-5-1--------1-3/5---6-3-5-1-3---3---3-3-------------------|
E|----------3--1-3-----------------------------------------------|
G|---------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------|
A|--6-3-5-1/10------1-3/5---6-3-5-1-3-1h3---3-3------------------|
E|-------------1-3-----------------------------------------------|
[2:19]
G|---------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------|
A|----------------6-8-------------5---------5--------------------|
E|--8--8-8---8-10-----7--8-6--5h7---4---0h4---4------------------|
G|---------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------|
A|-----10--------------------------------------------------------|
E|--8----8-----8--8-7--7-6---------------------------------------|
G|---------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------|
A|----------------6-8-------------5---------5--------------------|
E|--8--8-8---8-10-----7--8-6--5h7---4---0h4---4------------------|
G|---------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------|
A|-----10----10--8h10------8-10----------10----------------------|
E|--8----8-----8-----8--7------4---------------------------------|
[2:56] [Repeat until end]
G|---------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------|
A|--6-3-5-1---------1-3/5---6-3-5-1-3---1h3--3--3----------------|
E|------------3--1-3---------------------------------------------|
G|---------------------------------------------------------------|
D|-----------------------------------------------3---3-----------|
A|--6-3-5-1/10------10--10-11-----6-3-5-1-3--1h3---1-------------|
E|---------------------------------------------------------------|
G|---------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------|
A|--6-3-5-1--------1-3/5---6-3-5-1-3---3---3-3-------------------|
E|----------3--1-3-----------------------------------------------|
G|---------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------|
A|--6-3-5-1/10------1-3/5---6-3-5-1-3-1h3---3-3------------------|
E|-------------1-3-----------------------------------------------|
*************************
| h Hammer-on
| / Slide up
| x Dead note
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| Bass Tabs |
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| Title |
Borderline |
| Artist |
Tame Impala |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
2g5xkLqIElU |
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).
