Disciples - Tame Impala
Tabbed by: A$APROACH
Tuning: Standard
Another awesome song from Tame Impala's Album "Currents." Enjoy!
G|-----------------8---------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------8---------5/10-10-10-10-10-10-------------------------------|
A|88-----------6-------------------------------------------------------------|
E|---6~-66-666-------8-88----------------------------------------------------|
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|-----8---------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|8-10-------------8---------------------------------------------------------|
E|-------6-66-66-66---33---8-88-88-88-12-------------------------------------|
_______________________Play these two lines above twice._____________________
0:31 synth comes in
G|-----------------8---------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------8---------5/10-10-10-10-10-10-------------------------------|
A|88-----------6-------------------------------------------------------------|
E|---6~-66-666-------8-88----------------------------------------------------|
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|-----8---------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|8-10-------------8---------------------------------------------------------|
E|-------6-66-66-66---33---8-88-8888-*click*---------------------------------|
0:45 "Now it's..."
G|-----------------8---------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------8---------5/10-10-10-10-10-10-------------------------------|
A|88-----------6-------------------------------------------------------------|
E|---6~-66-666-------8-88----------------------------------------------------|
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|-----8---------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|8-10--------------8--------------------------------------------------------|
E|-------6-66-66-66---33---8-88-8888-----------------------------------------|
1:01 "...and I had no idea"
G|-----------------8---------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------8---------5/10-10-10-10-10-10-------------------------------|
A|88-----------6-------------------------------------------------------------|
E|---6~-66-666-------8-88----------------------------------------------------|
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|-----8---------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|8-10-------------8---------------------------------------------------------|
E|-------6-66-66-66---33---8-88-88-88-12-------------------------------------|
1:16 "...I used to take"
G|-----------------8---------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------8---------5/10-10-10-10-10-10-------------------------------|
A|88-----------6-------------------------------------------------------------|
E|---6~-66-666-------8-88----------------------------------------------------|
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|-----8---------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|8-10-------------8---------------------------------------------------------|
E|-------6-66-66-66---33---8-88-88888-*click*--------------------------------|
1:31 Huge Decrescendo towards the end of phrase
G|-----------------8---------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------8---------5/10-10-10-10-10-10-------------------------------|
A|88-----------6-------------------------------------------------------------|
E|---6~-66-666-------8-88----------------------------------------------------|
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|-----8---------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|8-10-------------8---------------------------------------------------------|
E|-------6-66-66-66---33---8-88-88-88-12-------------------------------------|
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| / Slide up
| ~ Vibrato
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| Bass Tabs |
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| Title |
Disciples |
| Artist |
Tame Impala |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
NTfYYRGTB3g |
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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).
