Song: This Fire
Band: Franz Ferdinand
Album: Franz Ferdinand
Tabbed by: Kyle MacDonald (kylehnat@hotmail.com)
(Bass comes in at 00:10)
Verse 1
G|----------------00-00-00-00-----|
D|--00-00-00-0003-----------------|
A|03------------------------------| X4
E|--------------------------------|
then
G|---------------|
D|--00-00-00-00--|
A|03-------------|
E|---------------|
Pre-Chorus
G|--------------------------------|
D|2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-|
A|--------------------------------|
E|--------------------------------|
Chorus
G|--------------------------------|
D|0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0---------------1-|
A|----------------1-1-1-1-1-1-1---| X4
E|--------------------------------|
Verse 2
G|--------------00-00-00-00-----|
D|00-00-00-0003-----------------|
A|------------------------------|
E|------------------------------|
then
G|----------------00-00-00-00---|
D|--00-00-00-0003---------------|
A|03----------------------------| X3
E|------------------------------|
then
G|-----------------|
D|--00-00-00-000---|
A|03---------------|
E|-----------------|
Pre-Chorus
G|--------------------------------|
D|2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-|
A|--------------------------------|
E|--------------------------------|
Chorus
G|--------------------------------|
D|0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0---------------1-|
A|----------------1-1-1-1-1-1-1---| X3
E|--------------------------------|
Bridge
G|--------------------------------|
D|0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-|
A|--------------------------------|
E|--------------------------------|
then
G|--------------------------------|
D|2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2----------------0|
A|---------------02-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-| X2
E|--------------------------------|
then
G|--------------------------------|
D|2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-|
A|--------------------------------|
E|--------------------------------|
then
G|--------------------------------|
D|0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-----------------|
A|----------------22222222--------|
E|--------------------------------|
Verse 3
G|---00-00-00-00-----|
D|03-----------------|
A|-------------------|
E|-------------------|
then
G|----------------00-00-00-00---|
D|--00-00-00-0003---------------|
A|03----------------------------| X3
E|------------------------------|
then
G|-----------|
D|-----------|
A|03---------|
E|-----------|
Chorus
G|--------------------------------|
D|0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0---------------1-|
A|----------------1-1-1-1-1-1-1---| X4
E|--------------------------------|
Outro
G|--------------00-00-00-00-----|
D|00-00-00-0003-----------------|
A|------------------------------|
E|------------------------------|
then
G|----------------00-00-00-00---|
D|--00-00-00-0003---------------|
A|03----------------------------|
E|------------------------------|
End with
G|----------|
D|--0-------|
A|03--------|
E|----------|
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| Bass Tabs |
|
| Title |
This Fire |
| Artist |
Franz Ferdinand |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
haW_ruZ_Be8 |
Interactive Bass Tab Guide
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|---|
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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).
