Intro
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verse:
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Mid verse
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D:-------------------22-2\\-77-7---------------------------|
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E:-00-0----------------------------------------------------|
G:-------------------------9~--|-9h11-9h11-9h11-9h11-------|
D:-----------------------7-----|---------------------------|
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chorus
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A:--------------------66--66-2h4-2h4-2h4-2h4---------------|X2
E:-0000000000000000----------------------------------------|
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D:----------------------------7~---------------------------|
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post chorus
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Intro
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verse:
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A:----00-044-42h4p2-----------44-42h4-2-0-----------------|
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G:------------------------9~--|-9h11-9h11-9h11-9h11-------|
D:----------------------7-----|---------------------------|
A:-----0000-4444-2222-0-------|---------------------------|
E:0000------------------------|---------------------------|
Mid verse
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A:-----0000-4444-2222-0-------|---------------------------|
E:0000------------------------|---------------------------|
Verse end
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chorus
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D:-----------------66--66---------------------------------|
A:-------------------66--66-2h4-2h4-2h4-2h4---------------|X2
E:0000000000000000----------------------------------------|
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D:---------------------------7~---------------------------|
A:---------44444444-22222222------------------------------|
E:00000000------------------------------------------------|
post chorus
G:--9---9---9---9---9---9---9---9---9---9---9---9-9~------|
D:7---7---7---7---7---7---7---7---7---7---7---7---7~------|
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chorus
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A:-------------------66--66-2h4-2h4-2h4-2h4---------------|X2
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outro
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| Bass Tabs |
|
| Title |
San Francisco |
| Artist |
Alkaline Trio |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
KBZ14QTyPbo |
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).
