[Intro]
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[Verse 1]
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D|------------1---------------------------------1----------------------------|
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A|---------------------------------------------------------------1-------------|
E|--------------------------3-------------------4------------------------------|
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A|--------------------------3------------------------------------3-------------|
E|-----------3-----------------------------------------------------------------|
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D|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
E|-----------1--------3--------4----------5--------6-------------------------------|
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D|------------1---------------------------------1----------------------------|
A|--------------------------1------------------------------------1-----------|
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D|-----------1-----------------------------------------------------------------|
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E|--------------------------3-------------------4------------------------------|
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D|----------------------------------------------3------------------------------|
A|--------------------------3------------------------------------3-------------|
E|-----------3-----------------------------------------------------------------|
G|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|-----------3-----------------------------------------------------------------|
A|----------------------------------------------1---------------*--------------|
E|--------------------------1--------------------------------------------------|
[Chorus]
G|------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------3--------3-------3--------3------------------------------------------|
A|----------------------------------------------1--------1-------1-------1------|
E|------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
G|------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------3--------3-------3--------3------------------------------------------|
A|----------------------------------------------1--------1-------1-------1------|
E|------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|----------------------------------------------3--------3-------3--------3--------|
E|---------3--------3-------3--------3---------------------------------------------|
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|---------3-----------------------------------------------------------------|
E|----------------------------------------------1----------------------------|
[Verse 2]
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D|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
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D|------------1---------------------------------1----------------------------|
A|--------------------------1------------------------------------1-----------|
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G|------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|--------------------------1---------------------------------------------------|
A|----------------------------------------------4----------------3--------------|
E|------------3-----------------------------------------------------------------|
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|----------------------------------------------3----------------3-----------|
E|------------3-------------3------------------------------------------------|
Outro
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
E|-----------1--------3--------4----------5--------6-------------------------------|
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|-----------6---------------------------------------------------------------|
E|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
For assembly
Bass Tabs |
|
Title |
Valentine |
Artist |
Laufey |
Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
YouTube ID |
tyKu0uZS86Q |
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).