This is my first tab, so if anyone wants to post with any corrections, feel free.
Standard tuning: EADG
(Note: 14 represents fourteen, not one and four. 11 represents eleven)
/ = slide
main riff
G-----------------------------|
D-----------------------------|
A-9-9-9/14-9/14-1414-9/14-9-9-|
E-----------------------------|
verse
G----------------------------------------------------------------|
D----------------------------------------------------------------|
A-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9------9-9-9-9-9---------------6-6-6/11-11-11-11-|
E-----------------7-7-7---------9-9-9-9-7-7-7-7------------------|
Chorus#1
G--------------------------------|
D--------------------------------|
A-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9--------9-9-9-9-|
E-----------------7-7-7-7--------|
Chorus#2
G-----------------------------------|
D-----------------------------------|
A----------------6-6-6-/11-11-11-11-|
E-9-9-9-9-7-7-7-7-------------------|
Order:
main riff x3
verse x 2
main riff x 2
verse x 2
main riff x 2
verse x 2
main riff x 2
chorus#1 x 3
chorus#2 x 1
main riff x 2
verse x 2
main riff x 1
verse x 2
main riff x 1
chorus#1 x 3
chorus#2 x 1
main riff x 1
chorus#1 x 3
chorus#2 x 1
main riff x 3
Feel free to rate and comment, this is my first tab. Hope you enjoy. Happy bassing. :)
| Bass Tabs |
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| Title |
City With No Children |
| Artist |
Arcade Fire |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
MkgcAmT5Io0 |
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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).
