Tuning: Standard
[Intro]
(0:59)
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|------4-5---------4-5------------------------------------------------------|
A|---7------------------2---5------------------------------------------------|
E|----------5----3-----------------------------------------------------------|
[Verse]
(1:21)
"They fly around..."
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|------4-5---------4-5----------4-5---------4-5-----------------------------|
A|---7------------------2---5-7------------------2-5-------------------------|
E|----------5----3-------------------5----3----------------------------------|
[Chorus]
(1:34)
"I am cold..."
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|---3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7---------2-2-2-2---------|
E|---------------------------------------------------3-3-3-3-----------------|
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|---3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7---------5-5-5-5---------|
E|---------------------------------------------------3-3-3-3-----------------|
[Verse]
(2:16)
"...isle of flightless birds..."
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|------4-5---------4-5----------4-5---------4-5-----------------------------|
A|---7------------------2---5-7------------------2-5-------------------------| (x2)
E|----------5----3-------------------5----3----------------------------------|
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|------4-5---------4-5------------------------------------------------------|
A|---7-----------------------------------------------------------------------|
E|----------5----3-----------------------------------------------------------|
[Chorus]
(2:53)
"I am cold..."
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|---3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7---------2-2-2-2---------|
E|---------------------------------------------------3-3-3-3-----------------|
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|---3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7---------5-5-5-5---------|
E|---------------------------------------------------3-3-3-3-----------------|
[Outro]
(3:47)
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|---3~--------------5~--------------7~----------------------5~--------------|
E|---------------------------------------------------3~----------------------|
(This is optional, the bass doesn't play for the rest of the song.)
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| ~ Vibrato
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| Bass Tabs |
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| Title |
Isle Of Flightless Birds |
| Artist |
twenty one pilots |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
NXEcli7b04Y |
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).
