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Scoff - Nirvana
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Tabbed by: istarii
E-mail: thompson.luke@email.com
Tuning: standard
drum intro (0:00)
pre verse riff: (0:07)
G|-----------------|-----------------|-----------------|-----------------| x 2
D|-----------------|-----------------|-----------------|-----------------|
A|-----------------|-----------------|-----------------|-----------------|
E|-2-2-1-0-2-2-1---|-2-2-1-0-2-2-1---|-2-2-1-0-2-2-1---|-2-2-1-0-2-2-1---|
verse riff: (0:20)
G|-----------------|-----------------|-----------------|-----------------| x 2
D|-----------------|-----------------|-----------------|-----------------|
A|-----------------|-----------------|-----------------|-----------------|
E|-2-2-1-0-2-2-1---|-2-2-1-0-2-2-1---|-2-2-1-0-2-2-1---|-2-2-1-0-2-2-1---|
pre-chorus riff: (0:33)
G|-----------------|-----------------|-----------------|-----------------|
D|-----------------|-----------------|-----------------|-----------------|
A|-----3-0-----3-0-|-----3-0-----3-0-|-----3-0-----3-0-|-----3-0-----3-0-|
E|-2-2-----2-2-----|-2-2-----2-2-----|-2-2-----2-2-----|-2-2-----2-2-----|
G|-----------------|-----------------|-----------------|-----------------|
D|-----------------|-----------------|-----------------|-----------------|
A|-----3-0-----3-0-|-----3-0-----3-0-|-----3-0-----3-0-|-----------------|
E|-2-2-----2-2-----|-2-2-----2-2-----|-2-2-----2-2-----|-2-2-3-3-4-4-5-5-|
chorus riff (0:47)
G|-----------------|-----------------|-----------------|-----------------| x4
D|-----------------|-0---00----------|-----------------|-0---00----------|
A|-3----3----3-2-3-|-------------0-2-|-3----3----3-2-3-|-------------0-2-|
E|-----------------|---------3-3-----|-----------------|---------3-3-----|
post chorus riff (1:13)
G|-----------------|-----------------|-----------------|-----------------|
D|-----------------|-----------------|-----------------|-----------------|
A|-7-7-6-0--7-7-6--|-7-7-6-0--7-7-6--|-7-7-6-0--7-7-6--|-7-7-6-0--7\-----|
E|-----------------|-----------------|-----------------|-----------------|
pre verse riff x1 (1:20)
verse riff x2 (1:27)
pre chorus riff (1:40)
chorus riff x4 (1:54)
post chorus riff (2:20)
solo riff (2:26)
G|-----------------|-----------------|-----------------|-----------------| x 4
D|-----------------|-----------------|-----------------|-----------------|
A|-----------------|-----------------|-----------------|-----------------|
E|-2-2-1-0-2-2-1---|-2-2-1-0-2-2-1---|-2-2-1-0-2-2-1---|-2-2-1-0-2-2-1---|
pre verse riff x1 (2:53)
verse riff x2 (3:00)
pre chorus riff (3:13)
chorus riff x4 (3:26)
post chorus riff (3:52)
ending (3:58)
G|-----------------|-----------------|-----------------|-----------------|
D|-----------------|-----------------|-----------------|-----------------|
A|-7-7-6-0--7-7-6--|-7-7-6-0--7-7-6--|-7-7-6-0--7-7-6--|-7-7-6-0--7-7-6--|
E|-----------------|-----------------|-----------------|-----------------|
| / slide up
| \ slide down
| h hammer-on
| p pull-off
| ~ vibrato
| + harmonic
| x Mute note
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| Bass Tabs |
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| Title |
Scoff |
| Artist |
Nirvana |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
kETwhcSymeA |
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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).
