[VERSE] 0:15
G|-------------------------------------------------------|
D|-------------------------------------------------------|
A|-4444444444444444-000000002222-------------------------|
E|------------------------------4444-55555555h4p55555555-|
VERSE PART 2 0:27
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|-4444444422222222------------------4444444422222222------------------|
E|------------------4444444455555555------------------4444444455555555-|
[PRE CHORUS] 0:42
G|------------------|
D|------------------|
A|44444444/66666666-|
E|------------------|
[CHORUS] 0:45
G|------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|-7777777777777777-2222222233333333-4444444444444444-3333333333333333-7~-|
E|------------------------------------------------------------------------|
[VERSE] 1:03
G|-------------------------------------------------------|
D|-------------------------------------------------------|
A|-4444444444444444-000000002222-------------------------|
E|------------------------------4444-55555555h4p55555555-|
VERSE PART 2 1:13
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|-4444444422222222------------------4444444422222222------------------|
E|------------------4444444455555555------------------4444444455555555-|
[PRE CHORUS] 1:30
G|------------------|
D|------------------|
A|44444444/66666666-|
E|------------------|
[CHORUS] 1:33
G|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|-7777777777777777-2222222233333333-4444444444444444-3333333333333333-7-|
E|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|
CHROUS PART 2 1:48
G|------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|-7777777777777777-2222222233333333-4444444444444444-3333333333333333-7~-|
E|------------------------------------------------------------------------|
[BRIDGE] 2:07
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|-4~-0~-4~-2~-4444444400000000-4444444422222222-4444444400000000-4444444422222222-|
E|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
G|--------------------------------|
D|--------------------------------|
A|4444444400000000-222222226666-7-|
E|--------------------------------|
[CHORUS] 2:39
G|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|-7777777777777777-2222222233333333-4444444444444444-3333333333333333-7-|
E|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|
[OUTRO] 2:53
G|------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|-7777777777777777-2222222233333333-4444444444444444-3333333333333333-7~-|
E|------------------------------------------------------------------------|
************************************
| h Hammer-on
| p Pull-off
| / Slide up
| ~ Vibrato
************************************
Bass Tabs |
|
Title |
Helena |
Artist |
My Chemical Romance |
Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
YouTube ID |
UCCyoocDxBA |
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).