Tabbed by: bassm99
E-mail: alanmatthews1966@yahoo.co.uk
Tuning: E, A, D, G
"Nothing" from the album "Music For The Masses" (1987)
Written by M.L.Gore
Intro: (Play 8 Times)
G|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|--9999-7777-444444-7-4---------------------------------------------------------|
E|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
Verse: (Play 5 Times)
G|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|--9999-7777-444444-7-4---------------------------------------------------------|
E|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
Repeat Intro: (Play Twice)
Repeat Verse:
Chorus:
G|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|--77777777-66666666------------------------------------------------------------|
A|--------------------44444444-777--7-4-7----------------------------------------|
E|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
Repeat Intro: (Play 6 Times)
Repeat Verse: (Play 10 Times)
Repeat Chorus:
Repeat Intro:
End Chorus: (Play Twice) (Fades Out)
G|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|--77777777-66666666------------------------------------------------------------|
A|--------------------44444444-77777777-(x1)---9999-7777-444444-7-4-(x2)---------|
E|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
End:
G|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|--9999-7777--------------------------------------------------------------------|
E|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
Bass Tabs |
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Title |
Nothing |
Artist |
Depeche Mode |
Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
YouTube ID |
4Xcbz7jT7-0 |
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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).