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WHEN THE SUN GOES DOWN - Arctic Monkeys
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[Intro]
Come in after 2 rounds of guitar
G|--------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|-6--6--------6--6--------6------------------------------------------------|
A|-------6--6--------6--6-----6--4--6--7--9-(let ring)----------------------|
E|--------------------------------------------------------------------------|
G|--------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|--------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|-2----------2----------2----------2-2--2-2--2-2-2-2----------2------------|
E|------3--2-------3--2-------3--2-----------------------3--2-------12\-----|
[Verse 1]
Play 3 times:
G|--------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|------------------0-2-4---------------------0-2-4-------------------------|
A|-------------2-2-----------------------2-2--------------------------------|
E|-3-3--2-2-2----------------3-3--2-2-2-------------------------------------|
G|--------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|------------------0-2-4---------------------4-2-0-------------------------|
A|-------------2-2-----------------------2-2--------------------------------|
E|-3-3--2-2-2----------------3-3--2-2-2-------------------------------------|
[Chorus 1]
G|--------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|-2-2--4-4---------------2-2--4-4------------------------------------------|
A|-----------2-2-2-0-2--------------2-2-2-0-2-------------------------------|
E|--------------------------------------------------------------------------|
G|--------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|-2-2--4-4---------------2-2--4-4------------------------------------------|
A|-----------2-2-2-0-2--------------2-2-2-0-2----0--------------------------|
E|--------------------------------------------------2-----------------------|
[Verse 2]
Play 2 times:
G|--------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|------------------0-2-4---------------------0-2-4-------------------------|
A|-------------2-2-----------------------2-2--------------------------------|
E|-3-3--2-2-2----------------3-3--2-2-2-------------------------------------|
G|--------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|------------------0-2-4---------------------4-2-0-------------------------|
A|-------------2-2-----------------------2-2--------------------------------|
E|-3-3--2-2-2----------------3-3--2-2-2-------------------------------------|
Then:
G|--------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|------------------0-2-4---------------------0-2-4-------------------------|
A|-------------2-2-----------------------2-2--------------------------------|
E|-3-3--2-2-2----------------3-3--2-2-2-------------------------------------|
G|--------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|------------------0-2-4---------------------------------------------------|
A|-------------2-2-----------------------2-2-2-2----------------------------|
E|-3-3--2-2-2----------------3-3--2-2-2-------------------------------------|
[Chorus 2]
Play 3 times:
G|--------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|-2-2--4-4---------------2-2--4-4------------------------------------------|
A|-----------2-2-2-0-2--------------2-2-2-0-2-------------------------------|
E|--------------------------------------------------------------------------|
Then:
G|--------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|-2-2--4-4---------------2-2--4-4------------------------------------------|
A|-----------2-2-2-0-2--------------2-2-2-0-2----0--------------------------|
E|--------------------------------------------------2/--7-(let ring)--------|
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| / Slide up
| \ Slide down
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| Bass Tabs |
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| Title |
When The Sun Goes Down |
| Artist |
Arctic Monkeys |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
EqkBRVukQmE |
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).
