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||Holiday -- Metronomy||
Tabbed by Adam C
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Intro (Hold each note for 2 measures)
G|--------------------------------|
D|--------------------------------|
A|9-------7-------4-------2-------| x1
E|--------------------------------|
Verse
G|--------------------------------|
D|-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-9-9-9-9-7-7-7-7|
A|--------------------------------| x8
E|2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-7-7-7-7-5-5-5-5-|
G|--------------------------------|
D|--------------------------------|
A|9-------7-------4-------2-------| x2
E|--------------------------------|
G|--------------------------------|
D|-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-9-9-9-9-7-7-7-7|
A|--------------------------------| x4
E|2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-7-7-7-7-5-5-5-5-|
Bridge (Listen for the rhythm)
G|--7----7----7-6h7h9p7p6----9----9----9----9--|
D|---7----7-------------------9----9----9----9-|
A|5----5----5--------------7----7----7----7----|
E|---------------------------------------------|
G|--11----11----11----11----6----6----6---6-5-|
D|---11----11----11----11----6----6-----------|
A|9-----9-----9-----9-----4----4----4---\4-3--|
E|--------------------------------------------|
G|--4----4----4--2h4\6p4/2---6----6----6----6--|
D|---4----4-------------------6----6----6----6-|
A|2----2----2--------------4----4----4----4----|
E|---------------------------------------------|
G|--7----7----7----7----9----9----9----9-10|
D|---7----7----7----7----9----9------------|
A|5----5----5----5----7----7----7----\7-8--|
E|-----------------------------------------|
Outro (Play immediately after bridge)
G|--------------------------------|
D|--------------------------------|
A|9-------7-------4-------2-------| x4
E|--------------------------------|
G|----------------|
D|-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4|
A|----------------| x4
E|2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-|
| Bass Tabs |
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| Title |
Holiday |
| Artist |
Metronomy |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
NVu0xwJ5LK4 |
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 |
|---|
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| Play interactive tabs |
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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).
