Artist: Nirvana
Song: On a Plain
Album: Nevermind/Unplugged in New York
Bassist: Krist Novoselic
Tuning: Drop D (D, A, D, G)
Tabbed by: Sp00nman94
[Verse]
G|---------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------|
A|--5--5-5-------------------------------------------------------|
D|----------5--5-5-3-3-5-2-0-2-3---------------------------------|
G|---------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------5---5-5-3-3-5-3-2-3-2---------------------------------|
A|--5--5-5---5-------------------3-------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------|
G|---------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------|
A|--5--5-5-3-3-3-3-2-2-2-2-0-0-2-3-------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------|
G|---------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------|
A|--5--5-5-------------------------------------------------------|
D|----------5--5-5-3-3-5-3-2-3-2-0-------------------------------|
G|---------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------|
A|--5--5-5-------------------------------------------------------|
D|----------5--5-5-3-3-5-2-0-2-3---------------------------------|
G|---------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------5---5-5-3-3-5-3-2-3-2---------------------------------|
A|--5--5-5---5-------------------3-------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------|
G|---------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------|
A|--5--5-5-3-3-3-3-2-2-2-2-0-0-2-3-------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------|
G|---------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------|
A|--5--5-5-------------------------------------------------------|
D|----------5--5-5-3-3-5-3-2-3-2-0-------------------------------|
[Chorus]
G|---------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------|
A|--5--5-5-------------------------------------------------------|
D|----------5-5-5-5--3-3-3-3-3-3-3-0-----------------------------|
G|---------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------|
A|--5--5-5-------------------------------------------------------|
D|----------5-5-5-5--8-8-8-8-8-8-8-0-----------------------------|
G|---------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------|
A|--5--5-5-------------------------------------------------------|
D|----------5-5-5-5--3-3-3-3-3-3-3-0-----------------------------|
G|---------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------|
A|--5--5-5-------------------------------------------------------|
D|----------5-5-5-5--8-8-8-8-8-8-8-0-----------------------------|
[Interlude]
G|---------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------|
A|---------------------------------------------------------------|
D|--3--3-3--5-3--2--2-2-2-2-2-0--7--7-7-7-7-7-0--5-5-5-5-5-5-5-0-|
G|---------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------|
A|---------------------------------------------------------------|
D|--3--3-3--5-3--2--2-2-2-2-2-0--7--7-7-7-7-7-0--5-5-5-5-5-5-5-0-|
G|---------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------|
A|---------------------------------------------------------------|
D|--3--3-3--5-3--2--2-2-2-2-2-0--7--7-7-7-7-7-0--5-5-5-5-5-5-5-0-|
G|---------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------|
A|---------------------------------------------------------------|
D|--3--3-3--5-3--2--2-2-2-2-2-0--7--7-7-7-7-7-0--5-5-5-5-5-3-2-0-|
[Song Order]
[Cool Guitar Intro Thing]
[Verse I]
[Chorus]
[Verse II]
[Chorus]
[Interlude]
[Verse III]
[Chorus]
(In the Unplugged version, the tuning is a
half step down drop Db (Db, Ab, Db, Gb))
| Bass Tabs |
|
| Title |
On a Plain |
| Artist |
Nirvana |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
c023U4oQGr4 |
Interactive Bass Tab Guide
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Use these buttons to control the digital tab player.
| Symbol | Function |
|---|
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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).
