Trivium – In Waves
Tabbed by – AdamV
Tuning – G# C# G# C# F# (5 string bass needed, although 95% of it can be played on a 4 string)
Intro (Listen closely for the rhythm)
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Verse (Follow bass drum)
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Intro section again
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Verse
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Chorus/Bridge section (Don’t know what to call it really)
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X2
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Solo Section
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Chorus/Bridge section (Don’t know what to call it really)
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Solo Section
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Intro section again
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Final Verse (3.37)
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Outro
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X2
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^ - Bend note
/ - Slide up
\ - Slide down
h – hammer on
That’s what I think it goes like.
Please rate it and email me if you have any problems, adam.vaughan@hotmail.co.uk
Adam Vaughan
Bass Tabs |
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Title |
In Waves |
Artist |
Trivium |
Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
YouTube ID |
0Xfvk028Kv0 |
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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).