[Intro]
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[Verse] x2
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[Pre-Chorus]
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[Chorus]
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A|-----------------6-----6-7-------------------5-7----7----------------------|
E|-0-3---0-3-5---5-----5-------0-3---0-3-5---7-------------------------------|
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D|-------------------------------------------------5b------------------------|
A|-----------------6-----6-7-------------------5-7----7----------------------|
E|-0-3---0-3-5---5-----5-------0-3---0-3-5---7-------------------------------|
[Verse]
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E|-12-12-12-12-12---12-12-12-12-12---12-12-12-12-----------------------------|
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A|-10---10-10-10-10-10---10-10-10-10-----------------------------------------|
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A|-----------------------------------------------14----10--------------------|
E|-12-12-12-12-12---12-12-12-12-12---12-12-12-12-----------------------------|
[Pre-Chorus]
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A|-10---10-10-10-10-10---10-10-10-10-----------------------------------------|
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[Chorus]
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D|-------------------------------------------------5b------------------------|
A|-----------------6-----6-7-------------------5-7----7----------------------|
E|-0-3---0-3-5---5-----5-------0-3---0-3-5---7-------------------------------|
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|-------------------------------------------------5b------------------------|
A|-----------------6-----6-7-------------------5-7----7----------------------|
E|-0-3---0-3-5---5-----5-------0-3---0-3-5---7-------------------------------|
[Break}
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A|-3-3---3-3-2---0-0---0-0-----2-2---2-2-------------7-5---------------------|
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[Outro]
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A|-----------------6-----6-7-------------------5-7----7----------------------|
E|-0-3---0-3-5---5-----5-------0-3---0-3-5---7-------------------------------|
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D|--------------------------------5---6-7-------5b---------------------------|
A|-----------------6------6-7---7---7-------5-7----7-------------------------|
E|-0-3---0-3-5---5-----5------------------7----------------------------------|
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D|-----------------------------------------9---------------------------------|
A|-----------------------------------10-12---12-10----10---------------------|
E|-12---12-12-12-12-12---12-12-12-12---------------12----12-10-12-10-7-0-----|
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| x Dead note
| g Grace note
| (n) Ghost note
| h Hammer-on
| p Pull-off
| r Release
| > Accented note
| t Tapping
| b Bend
| br Bend release
| pb Pre-bend
| pbr Pre-bend release
| / Slide up
| \ Slide down
| ~ Vibrato
| s Slap
| P Pop
| PM Palm mute
| TR Trill
| N Tremolo
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Bass Tabs |
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Title |
Where Are You Now? |
Artist |
Royal Blood |
Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
YouTube ID |
UpQOoU4vc_Q |
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).