All done by ear so im sorry if theres any
impefecrions at all
Thank You :)))
DROP D TUNING (DADG)
Bass enters at 0:40
[Verse 1]
G|-----------------------------------------|
D|-----------------------------------------|
A|-----------------------------------------|
D|--55--55--55--55--------77--77--77--77---|
“Little boys see toys and say “I can take that”
( 0:55 )
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D|-----------------------------------------|
A|-----------------------------------------|
D|----12----12-------12----12--------------|
G|-----------------------------------------|
D|-----------------------------------------|
A|-----------------------------------------|
D|----7----7-------5----5------7----7------|
[Chorus]
Though honestly sir, all i wanna do
( 1:08 )
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D|---9--10--9--7--9-----10--9--7--9--10----|
A|-----------------------------------------|
D|-----------------------------------------|
G|-----------------------------------------|
D|--12-14-15-14-12-10-9--9-10-9-7-9-14-10-9|
A|-----------------------------------------|
D|-----------------------------------------|
G|-----------------------------------------|
D|-7-9-10-12-14-15-14-12-10-9--14----------|
A|-----------------------------------------|
D|-----------------------------------------|
[Bridge]
G|-----------------------------------------|
D|---10-12-14-15-14-12-10-12-9-------------|
A|-----------------------------------------|
D|-----------------------------------------|
G|-----------------------------------------|
D|--15-14-12---15-14-12-9------------------|
A|-----------------------------------------|
D|-----------------------------------------|
[Verse 2]
Real men keep cool in the face of a fire
( 1:36 )
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D|-----------------------------------------|
A|-----------------------------------------|
D|--77--77--77--77--------55--55--55--55---|
And real men dont eat
( 1:49 )
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D|-----------------------------------------|
A|-----------------------------------------|
D|----12----12-------12----12--------------|
G|-----------------------------------------|
D|-----------------------------------------|
A|-----------------------------------------|
D|----7----7-------5----5------7----7------|
[Chorus]
G|-----------------------------------------|
D|---9--10--9--7--9-----10--9--7--9--10----|
A|-----------------------------------------|
D|-----------------------------------------|
G|-----------------------------------------|
D|--12-14-15-14-12-10-9--9-10-9-7-9-14-10-9|
A|-----------------------------------------|
D|-----------------------------------------|
G|-----------------------------------------|
D|-7-9-10-12-14-15-14-12-10-9--14----------|
A|-----------------------------------------|
D|-----------------------------------------|
[Outro]
But little boys hold me, colour me
( 2:15 )
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D|-----------------------------------------|
A|-----------------------------------------|
D|---7-----5-----3-----2-------------------|
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D|-----------------------------------------|
A|---888888----777777----55555-55----------|
D|-----------------------------------------|
Bass Tabs |
|
Title |
Real Men |
Artist |
Mitski |
Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
YouTube ID |
EjYoldxFg14 |
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).