Song: The Dark Of The Matinée
Artist: Franz Ferdinand
Album: Self-titled
Tuning: Standard Bass
Tabbed by: MrGreenCunt
/ Slide
~ Let ring
The bass is quite prominent, so just follow the song if you get lost.
Intro
G: --------------------------------------------------------|
D: --------------------------------------------------------|
A: -44-44-44-44-7/1414-1414-99-99--------------------------|
E: ------------------------------9-------------------------| x2
First Verse
G: --------------------------------------------------------|
D: --------------------------------------------------------|
A: -44-44-7/1414-1414-99-99-99-99--------------------------|
E: --------------------------------------------------------|
G: --------------------------------------------------------|
D: --------------------------------------------------------|
A: -44-44-7/1414-1414-99-99-99-99-11-1212-1212-1212-1212---|
E: --------------------------------------------------------|
G: --------------------------------------------------------|
D: --------------------------------------------------------|
A: --------------------------------------------------------|
E: -1212-1212-1212-1212------------------------------------|
Pre Chorus
G: --------------------------------------------------------|
D: --------------------------------------------------------|
A: --------------------------------------------------------|
E: -77777777-1010101010101010------------------------------|
Chorus
G: --------------------------------------------------------|
D: --------------------------------------------------------|
A: --------------------------------------------------------|
E: -7-7-7-25--7-7-7-79-10-10-10-79--10-10-10-79------------|
G: --------------------------------------------------------|
D: --------------------------------------------------------|
A: --------------------------------------------------------|
E: -7-7-7-2-5-7-7-7-79-10-10-10-79--10-10-10-79------------|
End Chorus
G: --------------------------------------------------------|
D: --------------------------------------------------------|
A: ----------------14141414-9999---------------------------|
E: -5~----99999999-----------------------------------------|
Repeat Intro
Second Verse
G: --------------------------------------------------------|
D: --------------------------------------------------------|
A: -44-44-7/1414-1414-99-99-99-99--------------------------|
E: --------------------------------------------------------|
G: --------------------------------------------------------|
D: --------------------------------------------------------|
A: -44-44-7/1414-1414-99-99-99-99-11-1212-1212-1212--------|
E: --------------------------------------------------------|
G: --------------------------------------------------------|
D: --------------------------------------------------------|
A: -1212-11-99-99-99-99-11-1212-1212-1212-1212-------------|
E: --------------------------------------------------------|
G: --------------------------------------------------------|
D: --------------------------------------------------------|
A: --------------------------------------------------------|
E: -1212-1212-1212-1212------------------------------------|
Pre Chorus
Chorus
End Chorus
Third Verse
E: --------------------------------------------------------|
D: --------------------------------------------------------|
A: -4~----7/14~----14-9~-----------------------------------|
E: --------------------------------------------------------|
E: --------------------------------------------------------|
D: --------------------------------------------------------|
A: -4~----7/14~----14-9~--------11-12~------11-------------|
E: -------------------------------------------12~----------|
Pre Chorus
Chorus x2
End Chorus/Coda
| Bass Tabs |
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| Title |
The Dark Of The Matinée |
| Artist |
Franz Ferdinand |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
r8k-iy_tWtQ |
Interactive Bass Tab Guide
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Use these buttons to control the digital tab player.
| Symbol | Function |
|---|
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| Loop |
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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).
