Band: +44
Song: When Your Heart Stops Beating
Album: When Your Heart Stops Beating
Track: 03
Year: 2006
Tuning: E Standard
Intro
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|-0000000000000000-33333333---------0000000000000000-33333333---------| x2
E|--------------------------33333333--------------------------33333333-|
Verse 1
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|-000-0000-00-0000-333-3333---------000-0000-00-0000-333-3333---------| x2
E|---------------------------33-3333---------------------------33-3333-|
Chorus 1
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|---------33333333---------00000000---------33333333---------00000000-|
E|-11111111---------00000000---------11111111---------00000000---------|
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|---------33333333---------00000000---------33333333-7777777777777777-|
E|-11111111---------00000000---------11111111--------------------------|
Post Chorus
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|-0000000000000000-33333333---------0000000000000000-33333333---------|
E|--------------------------33333333--------------------------33333333-|
Verse 2
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|-000-0000-00-0000-333-3333---------000-0000-00-0000-333-3333---------|
E|---------------------------33-3333---------------------------33-3333-|
Chorus 2
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|---------33333333---------00000000---------33333333---------00000000-|
E|-11111111---------00000000---------11111111---------00000000---------|
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|---------33333333---------00000000---------33333333-777777777--------|
E|-11111111---------00000000---------11111111--------------------------|
Rest - No Bass
Bridge
G|----------------------------------------|
D|----------------------------------------|
A|------------------3333------------------| x1
E|-5555----5555-------------33333333-5555-|
Pre-Chorus
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|-0000000000000000-33333333---------0000000000000000-33333333---------| x1.5
E|--------------------------33333333--------------------------33333333-|
Chorus 3
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|---------33333333---------00000000---------33333333---------00000000-| x3
E|-11111111---------00000000---------11111111---------00000000---------|
| Bass Tabs |
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| Title |
When Your Heart Stops Beating |
| Artist |
+44 |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
2nWv2Hz_GXs |
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).
