Intro/Verse
G |---------------------------------------------------------------------|
D |---------------------------------------------------------------------|
A |-7x87777/5x-55x-55x-5533200223333/-----------------------------------|
D |---------------------------------------------------------------------|
Chorus
G |---------------------------------------------------------------------|
D |---------------------------------------------------------------------|
A |-5*-5/C*--------55x-5533200223333*---3-5*----------------------------|
D |---------------------------------------------------------------------|
Break 1
G |---------------------------------------------------------------------|
D |---------------------------------------------------------------------|
A |-0x-2x-3x-4x-5x-5x-5x-7x-8x-8x-8x-Ax-Cx-Cx-Cx------------------------|
D |---------------------------------------------------------------------|
Break 2
G |---------------------------------------------------------------------|
D |---------------------------------------------------------------------|
A |-Cx-2x-3x-4x-5x-5x-5x-7x-8x-8x-8x------------------------------------|
D |---------------------------------------------------------------------|
Verse
Chorus
Outro
G |---------------------------------------------------------------------|
D |---------------------------------------------------------------------|
A |-0x---0x-------------------------------------------------------------|
D |----0x---0x-0x-0x-0x-2x-3x-3x-3x-5x-7x-7x-5x-5x----------------------|
G |---------------------------------------------------------------------|
D |---------------------------------------------------------------------|
A |---------------------------------------------------------------------|
D |-7x-7x-7x-0x-0x-0x-0x-2x-3x-3x-3x-5x-7x-7x-5x-5x---------------------|
G |---------------------------------------------------------------------|
D |---------------------------------------------------------------------|
A |---------------------------------------------------------------------|
D |-7x-7x-7x-0x-0x-0x-0x-0x-2x-3x-3x-3x---7*----------------------------|
| / slide up
| \ slide down
| h hammer-on
| p pull-off
| ~ vibrato
| + harmonic
| x Mute note
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| Bass Tabs |
|
| Title |
The Scale |
| Artist |
Interpol |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
VoNcSeT99LU |
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).
