Nirvana - Pennyroyal Tea (Cobain, Novoselic, Grohl); Album: In Utero
Verse 1: ... "I'm on my time..." (listen to the song for timing)
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4 * --3------3------2-3-0----0-------3----
Chorus: x4 ... "Sit and drink..."
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3 * --3-3-3-3-3-2-3-4-4h5-5-5-5/8-8-0-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-0-1-0-1-0-1-0--
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Verse 2: ... "Give me a Leonard..."
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4 * --5--5-5--5-5-3-5--5-5--7b-7b-0-3--3-3--3-3-3-3\1p0-0-0-0--2-3-0--
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4 * --5--5-5--5-5-3-5--5-5--9b-9b-0-3--3-3--3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-----
Chorus 2: x4 ... "I'm so tired..."
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3 * --3-3-3-3-3-2-3-4-4h5-5-5-5/8-8-0-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-0-1-0-1-0-1-0--
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Solo:
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4 * --5--5-5--5-5-3-5--5-5--7b-7b-0-3--3-3--3-3-3-3--3-3--3-3-3-------
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4 * --5--5-5--5-5-3-5--5-5--9b-9b-0-3--3-3--3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-----
x2
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3 * --3-3-3-3-3-2-3-4-4h5-5-5-5/8-8-0-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-0-1-0-1-0-1-0--
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Verse 3: ... "I'm on warm milk..."
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4 * --3------3------2-3-0----0-------3----
Chorus: x4 ... "Sit and drink..."
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3 * --3-3-3-3-3-2-3-4-4h5-5-5-5/8-8-0-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-0-1-0-1-0-1-0--
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Outro: x7
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| Bass Tabs |
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| Title |
Pennyroyal Tea |
| Artist |
Nirvana |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
L6PTI0Gh5zU |
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 |
|---|
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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).
