Song: WHEN YOUR WALLS COME DOWN
Artist: KISS
Album: CRAZY NIGHTS
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Transcribed by Emil Ortenmark, kfemil@telia.com
Standard tuning
Comments: Not much to it. Once again the bass stays with the guitars.
when it doesn't play riffs it keeps the eight-notes pumping on the
root. Predictable, yes. Boring, perhaps. Appropriate, I think so.
Although I would rather see Gene rip it up and kick some ass on a lot
of these tracks, this does work and as such it is fine.
Key:
/ = slide up
\ = slide down
b = bend (whole step)
b^ = bend (1/2 step)
b^^ = bend (1 1/2 steps)
pb = pre-bend
r = release-bend
t = tap with righthand finger
h = hammer-on
p = pull-off
~ = Vibrato
* = Natural Harmonic
#(#) = Trill
** = Artificial Harmonic
x = Dead notes (no pitch)
P.M. = Palm mute (- -> underneath indicates which notes)
(\) = Dive w\bar
(/) = Release w\bar
Tp = Tap w\plectrum
Rhythm Fig. 1
G|----------------------------------------------------|
D|----------------------------------------------------|
A|-----------5h7-----3-----3----3----5----------------|
E|--0-------------------------------------0-----------|
G|----------------------------------------------------|
D|-----------------------------0--5----4--------------|
A|-----------5h7------------2-------------------------|
E|--0--------------0--2--3------------------0---------|
Rhythm Fig. 2
G|----------------------------------------------------|
D|----------------------------------------------------|
A|-----------5h7-----3-----3----3----5----------------|
E|--0-------------------------------------0-----------|
G|----------------------------------------------------|
D|------------------------5p-4-----5p-4---------------|
A|-----------5h7----------------5--------5------------|
E|--0-------------------------------------------------|
Rhythm Fig. 3
G|----------------------------------------------------|
D|----------------------------------------------------|
A|-----------5h7-----3-----3----3----5----------------|
E|--0-------------------------------------0-----------|
G|----------------------------------------------------|
D|-----------------------------0--5----2--------------|
A|-----------5h7------------2-------------2-----------|
E|--0--------------0--2--3----------------------------|
Rhythm Fig. 4
G|----------------------------------------------------|
D|----------------------------------------------------|
A|-----------5h7-----3-----3----3----5----------------|
E|--0-------------------------------------0-----------|
G|----------------------------------------------------|
D|----------------------------------------------------|
A|--7--7--7-------------------------------------------|
E|-----------------0--0--0----------------------------|
Rhythm Fig. 5
G|----------------------------------------------------|
D|----------------------------------------------------|
A|--4--4--4--4--4--4--4--4---0--0--0--0--0--0--0--0---|
E|----------------------------------------------------|
< - - - - 2x - - - - > < - - - - 2x - - - - >
G|----------------------------------------------------|
D|----------------------------------------------------|
A|--4--4--4--4--4--4--4--4---0--0--0--0--0--0--0--0---|
E|----------------------------------------------------|
< - - - - 2x - - - - >
G|----------------------------------------------------|
D|----------------------------------------------------|
A|--0--0--0--0--0--0--7-------------------------------|
E|-----------------------0----------------------------|
Rhythm Fig. 6
G|----------------------------------------------------|
D|----------------------------------------------------|
A|--0--0--0--0--0--0--0--0--0--0--0--0--0--------2----|
E|-----------------------------------------0h-2-------|
G|----------------------------------------------------|
D|----------------------------------------------------|
A|--2--2--2--2--2--2--2--2--2--2--2--2--2--------0----|
E|-----------------------------------------0h-2-------|
G|----------------------------------------------------|
D|----------------------------------------------------|
A|--0--0--0--0--0--0--0--0--0--0--0--0--0-------------|
E|-----------------------------------------0--2--0----|
G|----------------------------------------------------|
D|----------------------------------------------------|
A|--0--0--0--0--0--0--0--0--2--2--2--2--2--2--2--2----|
E|----------------------------------------------------|
Rhythm Fig. 7
G|----------------------------------------------------|
D|----5--------------5--------5h7---------------------|
A|-------7--7--8--8-----7--0--------------------------|
E|----------------------------------------------------|
Rhythm Fig. 8
G|----------------------------------------------------|
D|----------------------------------------------------|
A|--0--0--0--0--0--0--0--0--0--0--0--0--0--------0----|
E|-----------------------------------------0--2-------|
G|----------------------------------------------------|
D|--------------------------5h7-------5h7-------------|
A|--0--0--0--0--0--0--0--0------0--0------0--0--0-----|
E|----------------------------------------------------|
G|----------------------------------------------------|
D|----------------------------------------------------|
A|----------------------------------------------------|
E|--3----2----1----1-----1--1--1--1-------------------|
Rhythm Fig. 9
G|----------------------------------------------------|
D|----------------------------------------------------|
A|----------------------------------------------------|
E|--1----1----1----1------1----1----1----1------------|
G|----------------------------------------------------|
D|----------------------------------------------------|
A|------------------------------------------0---------|
E|--3----3----3----3-----3----3----3--0--3------------|
G|----------------------------------------------------|
D|----------------------------------------------------|
A|--0--0--0--0--0--0--0--0--0--0--0--0--0-------------|
E|-----------------------------------------0--2--0----|
G|----------------------------------------------------|
D|----------------------------------------------------|
A|--0--0--0--0--0--0--0--0--2--2--2--2--2--2--2--2----|
E|----------------------------------------------------|
| Bass Tabs |
|
| Title |
When Your Walls Come Down |
| Artist |
KISS |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
aQhyTM6XOjI |
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 |
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| Loop |
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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).
