[Intro] (x2)
(You have to listen carefully to the song to get the rythm right)
14 not 1-4
G|-----------------------------------------------------|
D|-----------------------------------------------------|
A|-14--141414--14--141414--14--141414--14--141414------|
E|-----------------------------------------------------|
10 not 1-0
G|-----------------------------------------------------|
D|-----------------------------------------------------|
A|-10--101010--10--101010--10--101010--10--101010------|
E|-----------------------------------------------------|
[Verse]
G|--------------------------------------------|
D|-14-14-14--12-12-12----------------9-9-99---| (x4)
A|---------------------10-10-1010-------------|
E|--------------------------------------------|
[Pre-Chorus]
(Starting at 0:42 until 0:49)
G|----------------------------------------|
D|----------------------------------------|
A|--7--7--77--7--7--7-7-------------------|
E|----------------------------------------|
[Chorus] (x2)
G|--------------------------------------------|
D|---------10-10-1010-------------------------|
A|-7-7-77--------------10-10-1010-10--10-9-7--|
E|--------------------------------------------|
G|--------------------------------------------|
D|---------10-10-1010-------------------------|
A|-7-7-77--------------10-10-1010-10--10-1010-|
E|--------------------------------------------|
Verse x4
[Pre-Chorus]
G|---------------------------------------|
D|--14-14-14--9-9-9--12-12-12--11-12-11--|
A|---------------------------------------|
E|---------------------------------------|
G|---------------------------------------|
D|--14-14-14--9-9-9--12-12-12--11-12-9---|
A|---------------------------------------|
E|---------------------------------------|
Chorus x2
[Break]
G|---------------------------------------|
D|--14-14-14--9-9-9--12-12-12--11-12-11--|
A|---------------------------------------|
E|---------------------------------------|
(x2)
G|---------------------------------------|
D|--14-14-14--9-9-9--12-12-12--11-12-9---|
A|---------------------------------------|
E|---------------------------------------|
G|---------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------|
A|------------------------------------14-------------------------|
E|--7-7-7--/10-10-10--15-15-15--14-15----15-14-------------------|
(x2)
G|---------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------|
A|---------------------------------------------------------------|
E|--7-7-7--/10-10-10--15-15-15--14-14-12-------------------------|
G|------|
D|--7-9-| (x4)
A|------|
E|------|
[Chorus] (x4)
G|--------------------------------------------|
D|---------10-10-1010-------------------------|
A|-7-7-77--------------10-10-1010-10--10-9-7--|
E|--------------------------------------------|
G|--------------------------------------------|
D|---------10-10-1010-------------------------|
A|-7-7-77--------------10-10-1010-10--10-1010-|
E|--------------------------------------------|
[Outro]
G|--------------------------------------------|
D|-14-14-14--12-12-12----------------9-9-99---|(x3)
A|---------------------10-10-1010-------------|
E|--------------------------------------------|
G|--------------------------------------------|
D|--14----------12-------------9--------------|
A|----------------------10--------------7-----|
E|--------------------------------------------|
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| / Slide up
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| Bass Tabs |
|
| Title |
Something Good |
| Artist |
alt-J |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
aNYjOVo5IEw |
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).
