"Train in Vain" by The Clash
Transcribed by Paul Hondl
Basically, the song has 5 parts:
[Intro]
[Main Theme]
[Bridge 1]
[Bridge 2]
[Bridge 3]
[Intro]
(Bass rests tacet)
[Main Theme]
D A/C# A
G|---------------------------|
D|---------------------------|
A|--5---4------0-------------|
E|--------------------3-4-5--|
[Bridge 1]
D Bm
G|------------------------------|
D|------------------------------|
A|--5---5---4----2--------------|
E|-----------------------3-4-5--|
[Bridge 2] (difficult timing!)
D A Bm D
G|--------7--4--------|-------------|---------------------|---------|
D|--------------7--4--|------4-2----|---------------------|---------|
A|---5----------------|--0-------4--|--2----2--5-4-2--5---|---------|
E|--------------------|-------------|---------------------|--3-4-5--|
5
[Bridge 3]
A F#m B
G|-----------------------------|
D|-----------------------------|
A|---------------2-------------|
E|---5-----2------------3-4-5--|
That's it.
| Bass Tabs |
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| Title |
Train In Vain (Stand By Me) |
| Artist |
The Clash |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
aUzBgeI5dpc |
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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).
