This Night Has Opened My Eyes
[Verse]
G|--------------------------------|--------------------------------|
D|---------4---5------------------|---------4h5p4------------------|
A|-----2--------------------------|-----2--------------------------|
E|-2---------------2--------------|-2---------------2--------------|
G|--------------------------------|--------------------------------|
D|--------------------------------|--------------------------------|
A|-0-------0---2---5-------0---5--|-------------2---0--------------|
E|-----3--------------------------|-2---3----------------------(2)-| Play Last Note Only 2nd Time
[Chorus]
G|------------/4-------7-------4--|------------/4-------7-------4--|
D|-2------------------------------|-2------------------------------|
A|--------------------------------|--------------------------------|
E|--------------------------------|--------------------------------|
G|--------------------------------|--------------------------------|
D|------------/4-------7-------4--|--------------------------------|
A|-2------------------------------|-0-----------------------5---4--|
E|--------------------------------|--------------------------------|
[Post Chorus]
G|--------------------------------|--------------------------------|
D|--------------------------------|--------------------------------|
A|(0)------0---2---5-------0---5--|-----0---0----------------------|
E|-----3--------------------------|(3)--------------3-------3---0--|
G|------------/4-------7---4------|--------------------------------|
D|-2------------------------------|--------------------------------|
A|--------------------------------|-------------------------5---4--|
E|-----------------------------0--|-3-------2---5------------------|
[End Chorus]
G|------------/4-------7---4------|--------------------------------|
D|-2------------------------------|---------5----------------------|
A|--------------------------------|-------------2---5---0----------|
E|--------------------------------|-3---3--------------------------|
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| h Hammer-on
| p Pull-off
| (n) Ghost note
| / Slide up
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| Bass Tabs |
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| Title |
This Night Has Opened My Eyes |
| Artist |
The Smiths |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
iWcQqWW3QCI |
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).
