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As Above So Below - Klaxons
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Tuning: Standard
G|-------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|----------------------------------2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2------------------|
A|--------------------------------------------------2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2--|
E|--3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2----------------------------------|
G|-------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|----------------------------------2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2------------------|
A|--------------------------------------------------3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3--|
E|--3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2----------------------------------|
Sailing silver waves...
G|-----------------------------------------------|
D|--------------2---2-------------------2---2----|
A|--------------------2---2-------------------3--| Repeat twice
E|--3---3-2---2-------------3---3-2---2----------|
G|----------------------------------------------------|
D|----------------------------------------------------|
A|------1------1------1------1-------1------1------1--|
E|--2-2----2-2----2-2----2-2----2-2-----2-2----2-2----|
The dance of the cosmos shows...
G|------------------4------------------------------------------------|
D|--5-5-5-5-5-5-7-5---4-4-4-4-4-4-5-4-7-2-2-2-2-2-2-4-2--------------|
A|------------------------------------------------------2-2-2-2-2-2--|
E|-------------------------------------------------------------------|
G|------------------4------------------------------------------------|
D|--5-5-5-5-5-5-7-5---4-4-4-4-4-4-5-4-7-2-2-2-2-2-2-4-2--------------|
A|------------------------------------------------------3-3-3-3-3-3--|
E|-------------------------------------------------------------------|
G|----------------------------------------------------|
D|----------------------------------------------------|
A|------1------1------1------1-------1------1------1--|
E|--2-2----2-2----2-2----2-2----2-2-----2-2----2-2----|
A Whippoorwill in flight...
G|-----------------------------------------------|
D|--------------2---2-------------------2---2----|
A|--------------------2---2-------------------3--| Repeat twice
E|--3---3-2---2-------------3---3-2---2----------|
G|----------------------------------------------------|
D|----------------------------------------------------|
A|------1------1------1------1-------1------1------1--|
E|--2-2----2-2----2-2----2-2----2-2-----2-2----2-2----|
The dance of the cosmos shows...
G|------------------4------------------------------------------------|
D|--5-5-5-5-5-5-7-5---4-4-4-4-4-4-5-4-7-2-2-2-2-2-2-4-2--------------|
A|------------------------------------------------------2-2-2-2-2-2--|
E|-------------------------------------------------------------------|
G|------------------4------------------------------------------------|
D|--5-5-5-5-5-5-7-5---4-4-4-4-4-4-5-4-7-2-2-2-2-2-2-4-2--------------|
A|------------------------------------------------------3-3-3-3-3-3--|
E|-------------------------------------------------------------------|
G|----------------------------------------------------|
D|----------------------------------------------------|
A|------1------1------1------1-------1------1------1--|
E|--2-2----2-2----2-2----2-2----2-2-----2-2----2-2----|
Galloping galloping beams faster... Onwards past never and still faster
G|--------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|--------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|--------------------------------------------------------------------------|
E|--0--0--0--0--0--0--0--0--0--0--0--0--0--0--0--0--0--0--0--0--0--0--0--0--|
The dance of the cosmos shows...
G|--------------------4------------------------------------------------|
D|o---5-5-5-5-5-5-7-5---4-4-4-4-4-4-5-4-7-2-2-2-2-2-2-4-2--------------|
A|o-------------------------------------------------------2-2-2-2-2-2--|
E|---------------------------------------------------------------------|
G|------------------4--------------------------------------------------|
D|--5-5-5-5-5-5-7-5---4-4-4-4-4-4-5-4-7-2-2-2-2-2-2-4-2---------------o|
A|------------------------------------------------------3-3-3-3-3-3---o|
E|---------------------------------------------------------------------|
Repeat the whole thing twice
G|--------------------------------------|
D|--------------------------------------|
A|--3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-----|
E|----------------------------------0---|
Bass Tabs | |
Title | As Above So Below |
Artist | Klaxons |
Tablature Type | ASCII Tab |
YouTube ID | uxvu_EsCTC4 |
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 |
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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).