Song: Plainsong
Artist: The Cure
Album: Disintegration
Tuning: Standard
Tabbed By: Sean Cahill
jungfusoda@gmail.com
Intro:
G|-5-7/9-9-77-14-14-12---|
D|-----------------------|
A|-----------------------| x3
E|-----------------------|
G|-12-12-14-16-5-5-5-7---|
D|-----------------------|
A|-----------------------| x1
E|-----------------------|
Intro Part 2:
G|-5/-7/-9-0-0-2--|
D|----------------|
A|----------------| x2
E|----------------|
G|-5/-7/-9/-10-0-0-2--|
D|--------------------|
A|--------------------| x1
E|--------------------|
G|-5/-7/-9-9-9-9-11-12/14-5-5-5-7-|
D|--------------------------------|
A|--------------------------------| x1
E|--------------------------------|
-No Bass During Verse-
-Play Intro 2x-
-Play Intro Part2 1x-
Ending:
G|---------------------|
D|-5-3-2---3-2-2-1-0---|
A|-------0-----------1-| x
E|---------------------|
This is from the Trilogy DVD, which really doesn't differ much from the album (if at all)
| Bass Tabs |
|
| Title |
Plainsong |
| Artist |
The Cure |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
JOb5f-TG6iI |
Interactive Bass Tab Guide
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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).
