Song: Shout
Artist: Tears for Fears
r = rest
Shout, shout... These are the... Come on...
G Eb C G
G:-------------------------------------------------------------
D:-----------------1-------------------------------------------
A:-----------------------------------3-------------------------
E:-3---------------------------------------------3-------------
Verse:
In modern times...
Bb C
G:-------------------------------|
D:-------------------------------| -repeat 3 more times-
A:-1-1--1-1-1--------3-3--3-3-3--|
E:-------------------------------|
Chorus:
Shout, shout...
G Eb C
G:-------------------------------------------------------------
D:-------------------1111111r-1111111r-------------------------
A:-------------------------------------3333333r-3333333r-------
E:-3333333r-3333333r-------------------------------------------
G
G:-------------------------|
D:-------------------------|
A:-------------------------|
E:-33333333r--33333333r----|
-repeat verse-
-repeat chorus 2 times-
Breakdown
C G
G:--0--------------0-------------------------------------------
D:-------------------------------------------------------------
A:--3----------------------------------------------------------
E:-----------------3-------------------------------------------
Bass solo:
G
G:-------------------------------------------------------------
D:-5-r----3---5------------3-5---3---3-5-----------------------
A:------5---5----------3-5---------5---------------------------
E:-------------3-----3---------3---------3---------------------
G
G:-------------------------------------------------------------
D:-5-r----3---5------------3---5-------------------------------
A:------5---5------------5---5---5-----------------------------
E:-------------r---333-------------3---3-----------------------
-repeat verse and chorus as needed-
Transcribed by Christopher Funicelli
Comments or suggestions, please email me at cfunz@aol.com
| Bass Tabs |
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| Title |
Shout |
| Artist |
Tears For Fears |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
Ye7FKc1JQe4 |
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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).
