Intro: (00:00)
- Piano –
Verse 1: (00:08)
- Piano –
Chorus: (00:39)
G|-----------------|-----------------|-----------------|
D|-----------------|-----------------|-----------------|
A|-6--6-6----------|-----------------|-----------------|
E|-----------------|-1---1-1---------|-3--3-3----------|
G|-----------------|
D|-----------------|
A|-1-1-1-1---------| x2
E|---------1-1-1-1-|
Pre-verse: (00:55)
- Piano & Guitar –
Verse 2: (01:03)
G|--------|----|--------|----|--------|
D|--------|----|--------|----|--------|
A|-1--1-1-|-0--|--------|-0--|-1--1-1-| x4
E|--------|----|-3--3-3-|----|--------|
Chorus: (01:34)
G|-----------------|-----------------|-----------------|
D|-----------------|-----------------|-----------------|
A|-6--6-6-6--------|-----------------|-----------------|
E|-----------------|-1--1-1----------|-3--3-3----------|
G|-----------------|
D|-----------------|
A|-1-1-1-1---------| x2
E|---------1-1-1-1-|
Pre-verse: (01:50)
G|--------|----|--------|----|--------|
D|--------|----|--------|----|--------|
A|-1--1-1-|-0--|--------|-0--|-1--1-1-|
E|--------|----|-3--3-3-|----|--------|
Verse 3: (01:58)
G|--------|----|--------|----|--------|
D|--------|----|--------|----|--------|
A|-1--1-1-|-0--|--------|-0--|-1--1-1-| x4
E|--------|----|-3--3-3-|----|--------|
Chorus: (02:29)
G|-----------------|-----------------|-----------------|
D|-----------------|-----------------|-----------------|
A|-6--6-6----------|-----------------|-----------------|
E|-----------------|-1--1-1----------|-3--3-3----------|
G|-----------------|
D|-----------------|
A|-1-1-1-1---------| x4
E|---------1-1-1-1-|
Bridge: (03:01)
- Piano –
Chrous: (03:16)
G|-----------------|-----------------|-----------------|
D|-----------------|-----------------|-----------------|
A|-6--6-6----------|-----------------|-----------------|
E|-----------------|-1--1-1----------|-3--3-3----------|
G|-----------------|
D|-----------------|
A|-1-1-1-1---------| x4
E|---------1-1-1-1-|
Outro: (03:49)
- Piano & Drums -
Thomas Lundesgaard, Norway
| Bass Tabs |
|
| Title |
How To Save A Life |
| Artist |
The Fray |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
cjVQ36NhbMk |
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).
