[Drum Intro]
No Bass
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"Toss your dirty shoes in my washing
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A|-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4--4-4-4-4--0-0-0-0--5-5-5-5--0-0-0-0-------|
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machine heart baby bang it up inside. I'm not wearing my usual lipstick, I thought
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D|-3-3-3-3--4-4-4-4--0-0-0-0-----------------------------------------------3-3-3-3--|
A|----------------------------0-0-0-0--4-4-4-4--0-0-0-0--5-5-5-5--0-0-0-0-----------|
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maybe we would kiss tonight. Baby will you kiss me already and toss your
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D|-4-4-4-4-------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|----------1-1-1-1--0-0-0-0-----------------------------5-5-5-5--4-4-4-4----|
E|----------------------------2-2-2-2--0-0-0-0--5-5-5-5----------------------|
dirty shoes in my washing machine heart baby bang it up inside."
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D|----------------------------3-3-3-3--4-4-4-4--0-0-0-0----------------------|
A|-0-0-0-0--5-5-5-5--0-0-0-0-----------------------------0-0-0-0--4-4-4-4----|
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[Interlude]
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D|----------------------------3-3-3-3--4-4-4-4--0-0-0-0----------------------|
A|-0-0-0-0--5-5-5-5--0-0-0-0-----------------------------0-0-0-0--4-4-4-4----|
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"Baby though I've
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A|-0-0-0-0--5-5-5-5--0-0--------------5-5-5-5--0-0-0-0-----------------------|
E|-----------------------2-2-2-2-0-0--------------------2-2-2-2--0-0-0-0-----|
closed my eyes I know who you pretend I am I know who
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E|-5-5-5-5-------------------------------------------------------------------|
you pretend I am.
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A|-5-5-5-5--0-0-0-0----------------------------------------------------------|
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x3
(But) do mi ti why not me?
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A|-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2------------------------------------5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5--------|
E|------------------0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0--3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-------------------------|
Why not me?"
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A|-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1--0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0------------------------------------------|
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[Outro]
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A|----------------------------5-5-5-5--4-4-4-4--0-0-0-0--5-5-5-5--0-0-0-0----|
E|-2-2-2-2--0-0-0-0--5-5-5-5-------------------------------------------------|
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D|-3-3-3-3--4-4-4-4--0-0-0-0-------------------------------------------------|
A|----------------------------0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0------------------------|
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| Bass Tabs |
|
| Title |
Washing Machine Heart |
| Artist |
Mitski |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
z-QT2Xg-90c |
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).
