[Intro]
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A|-5-4-2-4---5---5/7-|-5-4-2-4---5---5/7-|-5-4-2-4---5---5/7-|-5-4-2-4---5---5/7-|
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[Break for 8 measures]
[Verse 1] Start on '... think I couldn't roll with you, believe me, I can'
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A|-5-4-2-4---5---5/7-|-5-4-2-4---5---5/7-|-5-4-2-4---5---5/7-|-5-4-2-4---5---5/7-|
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A|-5-4-2-4---5---5/7-|-5-4-2-4---5---5/7-|-5-4-2-4---5---5/7-|-5-4-2-4-----------|
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[Pre-Chorus]
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D|-------------------|-------------------|5/7\5--------------|-------------------|
A|-------------------|-----5-4-2-0-------|-------------------|-----9-7-5-4-------|
D|-5~----5-5~--------|---------------5-4-|---------5-5~------|-----------------4-|
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D|-------------------|-------------------|5/7\5--------------|-------------------|
A|-------------------|-----5-4-2-0-------|-------------------|-----9-7-5-4-----2-|
D|-5~----5-5~--------|---------------5-4-|---------5-5~------|-------------------|
[Chorus]
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D|-------------------|-------------------|5/7\5--------------|-------------------|
A|-------------------|-----5-4-2-0-------|-------------------|-----9-7-5-4-------|
D|-5~----5-5~--------|---------------5-4-|---------5-5~------|-----------------4-|
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D|-------------------|-------------------|5/7\5--------------|-------------------|
A|-------------------|-----5-4-2-0-------|-------------------|-----9-7-5-4-----2-|
D|-5~----5-5~--------|---------------5-4-|---------5-5~------|-------------------|
[Pre-Verse 2]
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A|-5-4-2-4---5---5/7-|-5-4-2-4---5---5/7-|-5-4-2-4---5---5/7-|-5-4-2-4---5---5/7-|
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[Break for 8 measures]
[Verse 2] Start on '... need someone to carry on, believe me, I can'
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A|-5-4-2-4---5---5/7-|-5-4-2-4---5---5/7-|-5-4-2-4---5---5/7-|-5-4-2-4---5---5/7-|
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A|-5-4-2-4---5---5/7-|-5-4-2-4---5---5/7-|-5-4-2-4---5---5/7-|-5-4-2-4-----------|
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[Pre-Chorus]
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A|-------------------|-----5-4-2-0-------|-------------------|-----9-7-5-4-------|
D|-5~----5-5~--------|---------------5-4-|---------5-5~------|-----------------4-|
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D|-------------------|-------------------|5/7\5--------------|-------------------|
A|-------------------|-----5-4-2-0-------|-------------------|-----9-7-5-4-----2-|
D|-5~----5-5~--------|---------------5-4-|---------5-5~------|-------------------|
[Chorus]
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D|-------------------|-------------------|5/7\5--------------|-------------------|
A|-------------------|-----5-4-2-0-------|-------------------|-----9-7-5-4-------|
D|-5~----5-5~--------|---------------5-4-|---------5-5~------|-----------------4-|
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D|-------------------|-------------------|5/7\5--------------|-------------------|
A|-------------------|-----5-4-2-0-------|-------------------|-----9-7-5-4-----2-|
D|-5~----5-5~--------|---------------5-4-|---------5-5~------|-------------------|
[Break for 4 measures]
[Bridge
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D|-7/9~--------------|--------9/11--11\4/|5~-----------------|---------5\4/7-|
[Interlude]
G|------------------|-------7----7-7/9~-|------------------|-------7----7/9~-|
D|-----7-----9---11-|-----5----7--------|---7-------9---11-|-----5----7------|
A|---7-----9---9----|---5---------------|---------9---9----|---5-------------|
D|-7-----9----------|-5-----------------|-7---7-9----------|-5---------------|
G|------------------|-------7----7-7/9~-|------------------|-------7----7/9~-|
D|-----7-----9---11-|-----5----7--------|---7-------9---11-|-----5----7------|
A|---7-----9---9----|---5---------------|---------9---9----|---5-------------|
D|-7-----9----------|-5-----------------|-7---7-9----------|-5---------------|
[Outro]
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D|-5~----------------|---------------5-4-|---------5-5~------|-------------------|
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A|-------------------|-----5-4-2-0-------|-------------------|-----9-7-5-4-----2-|
D|-5~----5-5~--------|---------------5-4-|---------5-5~------|-------------------|
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A|-------------------|-----5-4-2-0-------|-------------------|-----9-7-5-4-----2-|
D|-5~----5-5~--------|---------------5-4-|---------5-5~------|-------------------|
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D|-5~----5-5~--------|---------------5-4-|---------5-5~------|-------------------|
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************************************
| / Slide up
| \ Slide down
| ~ Let ring
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Bass Tabs |
|
Title |
Breathe Deeper |
Artist |
Tame Impala |
Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
YouTube ID |
UTwlmgV3pEI |
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).