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Defying Gravity - Glee Cast
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Tabbed by: coheedfan28
E-mail: circaftw28@gmail.com
Tuning: Standard
0:34-0:51
G|--------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|--------------------------------------------------------------------| x3
A|--------------------------------------------------------------------|
E|-1/6~-2~-4~---------------------------------------------------------|
0:52-0:57
G|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|-------4~-----4~-44\---------------------------------------------------|
A|----4~-----4~----------------------------------------------------------|
E|-1/4-------------------------------------------------------------------|
0:58-1:10
G|------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|-4~-----4~------4~-------4~---2~----------------------------------------|
E|---1-22~---1-22~---1-22~----2~------------------------------------------|
1:11-1:24
G|-------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|------------------------------------------------18(x8)-------------|
A|-2~-244~--2~-244~--------------------------------------------------|
E|------------------7-11(x4)-13(x4)-14(x4)-16(x4)--------------------|
1:25-1:44 *Spice Up Anyway You See Fit*
G|-------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|-------------------------------------------------------------------| x3
A|-------------------------------------------------------------------|
E|-6~-2~-4~----------------------------------------------------------|
1:45-1:47
G|--------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|--------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|-2---2--------------------------------------------------------------|
E|---2---4--1/16(x4)--------------------------------------------------|
1:48-2:05 *Spice Up Anyway You See Fit*
G|-------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|-------------------------------------------------------------------| x3
A|-------------------------------------------------------------------|
E|-6~-2~-4~----------------------------------------------------------|
2:06-2:29
G|------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|--4~----2~--------------------------------------------------------------|
E|-----2~----6~-----------------------------------------------------------|
| / slide up
| \ slide down
| h hammer-on
| p pull-off
| ~ vibrato
| + harmonic
| x Mute note
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| Bass Tabs |
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| Title |
Defying Gravity |
| Artist |
Glee Cast |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
S_WWpWlwFBw |
Interactive Bass Tab Guide
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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).
