Title: Fake You Out
Artist: Twenty One Pilots
Album: Vessel (2013)
Tabbed by: Ashington
Tuning: Standard (EADG)
The bass in this song only plays in two parts; verse and chorus.
[Verse] (Starts on "I'll never be..."
G|--444---888---------4-4-4-3-|
D|--------------444-----------|
A|----------------------------|
E|----------------------------|
G|--444---888---------4-4-4-6-|
D|--------------444-----------|
A|----------------------------|
E|----------------------------|
[Chorus] (sounds better if you can slap and pop the notes)
G|----------8-8-8-8-4-4-4-4-6-6-6-6---------|
D|--4-4-4-4------------------------------4--|
A|---------6-6-6-6-2-2-2-2-4-4-4-4---2h4---6|
E|-2-2-2-2----------------------------------|
G|----------8-8-8-8-4-4-4-4-6-6-6-6--|
D|--4-4-4-4--------------------------|
A|---------6-6-6-6-2-2-2-2-4-4-4-4---|
E|-2-2-2-2---------------------------|
[Bridge] (bass starts on "What kids are doing...")
G|----------------------------|
D|-------------4/16-----------|
A|--6/18--4/16-------2/14-----|
E|----------------------------|
************************************
| h Hammer-on
| / Slide up
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| Bass Tabs |
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| Title |
Fake You Out |
| Artist |
twenty one pilots |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
KnthhE071-I |
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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).
