Tuning: Drop D
Intro
G|---------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------|
A|----------------------3-3-1-1----------------------------------|
D|-1-1-1-1-3-5-5-5-5-8----------6-6-6-5-3-5----------------------|
Verse
G|---------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------|
A|----------------------3-3-1-1----------------------------------|
D|-1-1-1-1-3-5-5-5-5-8----------6-6-6-5-3-5----------------------|
G|---------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------|
A|----------------------3-3-1-1----------------------------------|
D|-1-1-1-1-3-5-5-5-5-8----------6-6-6666666----------------------|
Chorus
G|---------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------|
A|-----------------------33333-11111-----------------------------|
D|-1111111111-5555555555-------------6666666666------------------|
Intro
Verse (Don’t play last few notes first time)
Pre-chorus
G|---------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------|
A|---------------------------------------------------------------|
D|-10--8--1--11111111111-----------------------------------------|
Chorus
Solo (Play chorus)
Bridge
G|---------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------|
A|---------------------------------------------------------------|
D|-1--5--10--8--5------------------------------------------------|
G|---------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------|
A|--------------------3333-1111----------------------------------|
D|-1111111-3-55555555-----------66666666-------------------------|
G|---------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------|
A|---------------------------------------------------------------|
D|-10--8--1------------------------------------------------------|
G|---------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------|
A|---------------3--3-1--1---------------------------------------|
D|-1--1-3-5--5-8------------6------------------------------------|
Chorus
Outro
G|---------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------|
A|-3333-1111-----------------------------------------------------|
D|-----------1--1------------------------------------------------|
| Bass Tabs |
|
| Title |
No Heroes Allowed |
| Artist |
Mayday Parade |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
W2WO1rp41r0 |
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).
