Verse 1 "Through a window..."
Gb|------------------------------------------------------------------------|
Db|------------------------------------------------------------------------|
Ab|--------------------------------------4--4--4--4--2--2--2--2--242020----|
Eb|--0--0--0--0--4--4--2--2--0--0--0--0--------------------------------42--|
Verse 2 "And when I wake up..."
Gb|--------------------------------------------------|
Db|--------------------------------------------------|
Ab|--------------4--4--4--4--------------------------|
Eb|--0--0--0--0--------------0--0--0--0--4--4--2--2--|
Verse 2 cont'd "And I'm so sore..."
Gb|------------------------------------------------|
Db|------------------------------------------------|
Ab|--------------4--4--4--4--2--2--2--2--242020----|
Eb|--0--0--0--0--------------------------------42--|
Chorus Intro "We don't believe in filler..."
Gb|------------------------------------------------------|
Db|------------------------------------------------------|
Ab|------------------------------------------------------|
Eb|--0--------0----4h5-4h5-4h5--0---------4--5--7--2--4--|
Chorus "This a lesson in procrastination..."
Gb|-----------------------------------------------------------------|----------|
Db|-----------------------------------------------------------------|----------|
Ab|---------------------------------------------4>----7-7-----------|----------|
Eb|--5>----5-5-7-7--0---0--0-0-0-0-2h4-2h4-2h4--------------2----4--|--5-|
x2 2nd time
Bridge 1 "I'm out of everything..."
Gb|--------------------------------------------------|
Db|--------------------------------------------------|
Ab|--------------------------4--4--4--2--2--2--2--2--|
Eb|--0--0--0--0--0--0--0--0--------------------------|
x7
Bridge 2
Gb|-----------------------------------------|
Db|-----------------------------------------|
Ab|-----------------------------------------|
Eb|--0--0--0--0--0--0--0--0--4--5--7--2--4--|
Ending
Gb|--------------------------|
Db|--------------------------|
Ab|--------------------------|
Eb|--0--0--0--0--0--0--0--0--|
Verse 1
Verse 2
Chorus Intro
Chorus x2
Verse 1
Verse 2
Chorus Intro
Chorus x2
Bridge 1 x7
Bridge 2
Chorus x2
Ending
| Bass Tabs |
|
| Title |
Failure By Design |
| Artist |
Brand New |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
G2BIedYuvjg |
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).
