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TIGHTEN UP - Black Keys
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Tabbed by: Wurghel
Email: invader037@hotmail.com
Tuning: Standard
[Intro]
G|----------------|
D|----------------|
A|----------------|
E|2-----2-2-------| x2
G|----------------|----------------|----------------|----------------|
D|----------------|----------------|----------------|----------------|
A|----------------|----------------|2-----------2---|4-------4-------|
E|2-----------2---|5-----------5---|----------------|------------5---| x2
[Verse 1]
G|----------------|----------------|----------------|----------------|
D|----------------|----------------|----------------|------------2---|
A|----------------|----------------|2---------2-2---|4-------4-------|
E|2---------2-2---|5---------5-5---|----------------|----------------| x5
G|----------------|
D|----------------|
A|----------------|
E|2---2---2---2---| x1
[Chorus 1]
G|----------------|----------------|----------------|----------------|
D|----------------|----------------|----------------|----------------|
A|------2-4---4---|------2-4---4---|------2-4---4---|--------2---2---|
E|2---------------|2---------------|2---------------|5----5----------| x1
G|----------------|----------------|----------------|----------------|
D|----------------|----------------|----------------|----------42----|
A|------2-4---4---|------2-4---4---|------2-4---4---|--------2---4---|
E|2---------------|2---------------|2---------------|5----5----------| x1
G|----------------|
D|----------------|
A|----------------|
E|2---2---2---2---| x1
[Verse 2]
G|----------------|----------------|----------------|----------------|
D|----------------|----------------|----------------|------------2---|
A|----------------|----------------|2---------2-2---|4-------4-------|
E|2---------2-2---|5---------5-5---|----------------|----------------| x5
G|----------------|
D|----------------|
A|----------------|
E|2---2---2---2---| x1
[Chorus 2]
G|----------------|----------------|----------------|----------------|
D|----------------|----------------|----------------|----------------|
A|------2-4---4---|------2-4---4---|------2-4---4---|--------2---2---|
E|2---------------|2---------------|2---------------|5----5----------| x1
G|----------------|----------------|----------------|----------------|
D|----------------|----------------|----------------|----------42----|
A|------2-4---4---|------2-4---4---|------2-4---4---|--------2---4---|
E|2---------------|2---------------|2---------------|5----5----------| x1
G|----------------|----------------|
D|----------------|----------------|
A|----------------|----------------|
E|2---2---2---2---|----------------| x1
[Outro]
G|----------------|----------------|----------------|----------------|
D|----------------|----------------|----------------|----------------|
A|------2-4---4---|------2-4---4---|------2-4---4---|--------2---2---|
E|2---------------|2---------------|2---------------|5----5----------| x5
G|----------------|
D|----------------|
A|----------------|
E|2---------------| x1
| Bass Tabs |
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| Title |
Tighten Up |
| Artist |
The Black Keys |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
DNXwicxlsvI |
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).
