Tabbed by Mick Cuddihy
Bass starts at 20-and-a-half seconds. Ish.
Chorus
g --------------------------------------------------|
d ------------------16\12\--------------------------|
a ---------16\14~----------------------11~-12\5~----| x2
e -5~-5/14~------12~-------5~-5\2~-2/12-------------|
Then, at 1.04 (or maybe for the whole verse !!trust your ears!!)
1st verse
g ---------------------------------------------------------------|
d ---------------------------------------------------------------|
a -12121212121212121212---9999999999---7777777777---5555555555---| x2
e ---------------------------------------------------------------|
Then it's 1.17 - Chorus again x2
Second verse - nothing 'til 2.00 on the nose...
g ---------------------------------------------------------|
d ---------------------------------------------------------|
a -7(x16)-5(x16)-7(x16)-5(x16)-7(x16)-5(x16)-Real Fast!----|
e ---------------------------------------------------------|
Now 2.16 and chorus again x2
Most of all, Have fun!!
| Bass Tabs |
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| Title |
Giving Up The Gun |
| Artist |
Vampire Weekend |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
MEIcChwAdHc |
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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).
