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Tessellate – Alt-J
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Tabbed by: Clowesy
E-mail: eleanorclowes@hotmail.com
Tuning:EADG (Standard)
[Main riff:] (0.16-0.32)
G|-12--12-9-7---9--9---------------------------------------------------------|
D|9--9--------7--7-----7/----------------------------------------------------|
A|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
E|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
Repeat 4 times, on last time miss out final up slide from 7th fret
[Chorus:] (0.33-0.53)
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------9-----------------------------------------------------|
A|7--7-5--------7—7/10---10-7--------7--5--------7--5--/12----7--7-5--3------|
E|--------3--5-----------------3--5--------3--5------------------------------|
[Main Riff again:] (0.56-1.11)
G|-12--12-9-7---9--9---------------------------------------------------------|
D|9--9--------7--7-----7/----------------------------------------------------|
A|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
E|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
Repeat 4 times, on last time miss out final up slide from 7th fret
[Bridge:] (1.12-1.18)
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
E|0(hold)--------------------------------------------------------------------|
Bass break from 1.19-1.44
Main Riff for a 3rd time: (1.45-2.17)
G|-12--12-9-7---9--9---------------------------------------------------------|
D|9--9--------7--7-----7/----------------------------------------------------|
A|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
E|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
Repeat 8 times, on last time miss out final up slide from 7th fret
[Chorus again:] (2.18-2.38)
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------9-----------------------------------------------------|
A|7--7-5--------7—7/10---10-7--------7--5--------7--5--/12----7--7-5--3------|
E|--------3--5-----------------3--5--------3--5------------------------------|
[Main riff 4th time:] (2.40-2.55)
G|-12--12-9-7---9--9---------------------------------------------------------|
D|9--9--------7--7-----7/----------------------------------------------------|
A|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
E|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
Repeat 3 times, on the last time just play:
G|-12--12-9-7----------------------------------------------------------------|
D|9--9-----------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
E|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
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| Bass Tabs |
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| Title |
Tessellate |
| Artist |
alt-J |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
ge5nUfUB6N8 |
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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).
