Gravity Grave Bass Tab

This is a brilliant song, certainly the cream of the early Verve songs,
the fact this song reaching so low in the charts, it should be in the Top 10 more like!

Main Riff

G: ------------------------------------------------------|
D: ------------------------------------------------------|
A: --0-0--10-12-10-0-------------------------------------|
E: ------------------------------------------------------|

This is better played with a pick.

Chorus:

G: ------------------------------------------------------|
D: ------------------------------------------------------|
A: --5-5-5-5-5-5--3-3-3-3-2-2--0-0-10-12-10-0------------|
E: ------------------------------------------------------|

Interlude:

G: ------------------------------------------------------|
D: --5-5---4-4---2-2--0-0--------------------------------|
A: ------------------------------------------------------|
E: ------------------------------------------------------|

This is better played with fingers than a pick/plectrum.

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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).