Here it is kiddies. The 100% correct bass tabs for Private Eye. This song is
amazing, and these tabs are easy to follow. Just use the guide at the bottom
and it should be a piece of cake. Any questions, e-mail me at drummerinfernus@excite.com
Private Eye:
Chorus and Verse #1
G|-------------------------------------|
D|-------------------------------------|
A|------------------22222222-33333333--|
E|-0000000000000000--------------------|
Verse #2
G|---------------------------------------|
D|------2020------2420-------------------|
A|---------------------22222222-33333333-|
E|-0000------0000------------------------|
Verse #3
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------
D|---------------------------------------------------------------------
A|-----------------22222222-55555555-----------------22222222-00000000-
E|-3333333333333333------------------3333333333333333------------------
Bridge
G|-----------------------------------|
D|-----------------------------------|
A|-----------------------------------|
E|-3333333333333333-555555555555555--|
Last note
G|---|
D|---|
A|---|
E|-3-|
Chorus 4x
Verse #1 4x
Chorus 4x
Verse #1 2x
Verse #2 2x
Verse #1 2x
Verse #3 4x
Chorus 4x
Verse #1 4x
Verse #3 4x
Bridge 1x
Verse #1 2x
Verse #2 2x
Verse #3 4x
Hold last note
| Bass Tabs |
|
| Title |
Private Eye |
| Artist |
Alkaline Trio |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
ChTFB5Ty-MI |
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).
