Title: Nothing Compares 2 U
Author: Sinead O'Connor
Note: Original studio version
Tuning: standard
CAUTION: The song is a "regular" 4/4 ballad, a mean example of
"underwear-ripper-song", as I call this kind of works, so the
bass can be played straight or with some additional note.
In this TAB I'll show you the way I play it, and at the bottom I'll show
a nice variation you can make to give it more "life", just not to
fall asleep while you play it.
Enjoy and keep it simple :)
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Bass starts with drums at 00:57,with the MAIN RIFF:
G|---------------------------------|---------------------------------|
D|-3-33--3-------------------------|--7---7-7------------------------|
A|----------3-33--3-4-5-55--5------|---------------------------------|
E|---------------------------------|---------------------------------|
FIRST CHORUS:
(sings "'cause nothing compares...nothing compares...to you)
G|---------------------------------|---------------------------------|
D|-5----3----5----3----------------|---------------------------------|
A|--------------------3------------|---------------------------------|
E|---------------------------------|---------------------------------|
Then (at 01:30) it goes with the MAIN RIFF again:
G|---------------------------------|---------------------------------|
D|-3-33--3-------------------------|--3-----3------------------------|
A|----------3-33-3-4-5-55--5-------|-----3---------------------------|
E|---------------------------------|---------------------------------|
Until 02:29,where the MAIN RIFF ends with
G|---------------------------------|---------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------|--7---7-7------------------------|
A|---------------------------------|---------------------------------|
E|---------------------------------|---------------------------------|
And leads to the SECOND CHORUS (02:33),
which will be used until the end of the song:
(sings "'cause nothing compares...nothing compares...to you)
G|---------------------------------|---------------------------------|
D|--5----3-------------------------|---------------------------------|
A|-----------5----3----------------|---------------------------------|
E|---------------------------------|---------------------------------|
From 02:49 until the end the bass plays the MAIN RIFF and the SECOND
CHORUS. That's it.
END
A LITTLE VARIATION/ADDITION you can add to spread some life to
your groove:
MAIN RIFF
G|---------------------------------|---------------------------------|
D|--3---33-------------------------|---------------------------------|
A|----3------3---33-4--5--55-------|---------------------------------|
E|-------------3--------5----------|---------------------------------|
| Bass Tabs |
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| Title |
Nothing Compares 2 U |
| Artist |
Sinéad O’Connor |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
0TCWs_0uDW8 |
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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).
