Intro/Chorus1
Gb|--------------------------------------------------------------------------|
Db|--------------------------------------------7---7h9---------7---7h9-------|
Ab|--------------------------------------------------------------------7-----|
Eb|--12-12-0-0-12-0-0-12---12-0-0-12-0-0-0-7-7-----------7---7---------------|
Gb|----------------------------------------------------------------------------|
Db|-------5--5h7---------5---5h7-----------------------------------------------|
Ab|------------------------------5---------------------------------------------|
Eb|--5-5-----------5---5-------------3-3-3-3-3-3-3/10---10-10-10-10-10-10-10---|
Verse1
Gb|----------------------------------------------------------------------------|
Db|----------------------------------------------------------------------------|
Ab|------------9h10---------------9h10p9---------------------------------------|
Eb|--12-0-10-0--------12---0-10-0----------7-0-5-0-9h10---7---0-5-0-9h10p9-----| X2
Pre-Chorus
Gb|--------------------------------------------------------------------------|
Db|--------------------------------------------------------------------------|
Ab|--------------------------------------------9h10---------------9h10p9-----|
Eb|--8p0-8---8---8---7---7---7---7---12-0-10-0--------12---0-10-0------------|
Gb|------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
Db|------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
Ab|-------------------------------------------------------------------------10--|
Eb|--8p0-8---8---8---7---7---7---7---10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10------------------|
Chorus1
Verse2
Gb|------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
Db|------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
Ab|------------9h10---------------9h10p9-------------9h10-------------9h10p9-----|
Eb|--12-0-10-0--------12---0-10-0----------12-0-10-0------12---0-10-0------------|
Gb|----------------------------------------------------------------------------|
Db|----------------------------------------------------------------------------|
Ab|----------------------------------------------9h10-------------9h10p9-------|
Eb|--7-0-5-0-9h10---7---0-5-0-9h10p9---12-0-10-0------12---0-10-0--------------|
Verse1
Pre-Chorus
Chorus1
Guitar Solo/Chorus2
Gb|--------------------------------------------------------------------------|
Db|--------------------------------------------7---7h9---------7---7h9-------|
Ab|--------------------------------------------------------------------7-----|
Eb|--12-12-0-0-12-0-0-12---12-0-0-12-0-0-0-7-7-----------7---7---------------|
Gb|--------------------------------------------------------------------|
Db|-------5--5h7---------5---5h7---------------------------------------|
Ab|------------------------------5-------------------------------------|
Eb|--5-5-----------5---5-------------3-3-3-3-3-5-3-2---2-2-2-2-3-2-2---|
Bridge
Gb|--------------------------------------------------------------------|
Db|--------------------------------------------------------------------|
Ab|--------------------------------------------------------------------|
Eb|--8~--------------7~--------------0~--------------2-----3-----5-----| X2
Gb|--------------------------------------------------------------------|
Db|--------------------------------------------------------------------|
Ab|--------------------------------------------------------------------|
Eb|--8p0-8---8---8-8-7---7---7---7-7-5---5---5-5---5---5-5---5-5-5-5---|
Gb|----------------------------------------------------------------------------|
Db|----------------------------------------------------------------------------|
Ab|----------------------------------------------------------------------------|
Eb|--3---3---3-3---3---3-3---3-3-3-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10---|
Chorus1 X2
Chorus2
Chorus1
| Bass Tabs |
|
| Title |
Midnight Show |
| Artist |
The Killers |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
QqIL0qds-G0 |
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).
