READ MY MIND
ARTIST: THE KILLERS
ALBUM: SAM’S TOWN
[Intro] (KEYBOARD AND DRUMS)
BASS STARTS AT 0:29
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‘The good old days, the honest man…’
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‘…I don’t mind…’
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‘It’s funny how you just break down…’
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‘The teenage queen, the loaded gun…
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‘…I don’t mind…’
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[Bridge]
‘…when you read my mind’
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‘Slippin’ in my faith until I fall…’
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‘I don’t mind if you don’t mind…’
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‘oooooooo’
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‘The stars are blazin like rebel diamonds…’
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‘Can you read my mind…’
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| Bass Tabs |
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| Title |
Read My Mind |
| Artist |
The Killers |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
zc8hbSM1zVo |
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 |
|---|
| Move cursor to the first bar |
| Play interactive tabs |
| Pause playback |
| Loop |
| Print the tab |
| Zoom |
| Page | Switch between page and horizontal view mode |
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).
