Listen to the song for timing.
[Intro]
G|------4h6---------4h6------13----------4h6---------4h6-----9---------------|
D|----------6------------6------14-----------6----------6------11------------|
A|----0-----4-----0------4--------------0----4-----0----4--------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
(x4)
G|----4h6---9-9-9-9----------------------------------------------------------|
D|-------6-------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|-0-----4-------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
[Verse 1]
G|---------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------12-14-------------------------------------|
A|----------------9-10-------12-12-------------------------10-10-|
A|--7-7-7-7-7p6---------------------7-7-7-7-7p6---10-10-10-10-10-|
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------9-----------------------------------------------------|
A|--------------9-9-10---12-12-----------------------------------------------|
D|-7-7-7-7-7p6-----------------------7-7-7-7-7p6-----10-10-10-10-------------|
[Chorus]
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|3-3-3-3-5-5-5-5---6p5----------5-------------------------------------------|
D|-----------------------7-5-4-0---------------------------------------------|
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|------------------------------7--------------------------------------------|
A|3-3-3-3-5-5-5-5---6p5---------5--------------------------------------------|
D|----------------------7-5-4-0----------------------------------------------|
{Play the chord flamenco-style)
[Verse 2]
G|---------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------12-14-------------------------------------|
A|----------------9-10-------12-12-------------------------10-10-|
A|--7-7-7-7-7p6---------------------7-7-7-7-7p6---10-10-10-10-10-|
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------9------------------------------------------------------|
G|---------------9-9-10--12-12-------------------------------------------------------|
D|-7-7-7-7-7p6-----------------------7-7-7-7-7p6-----10-10-10-10--------------|
NOTE: There are some variations in the fills played in the second verse, they are all still in the same scale.
[Chorus]
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|3-3-3-3-5-5-5-5---6p5----------5-------------------------------------------|
D|-----------------------7-5-4-0---------------------------------------------|
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|------------------------------7--------------------------------------------|
A|3-3-3-3-5-5-5-5---6p5---------5--------------------------------------------|
D|----------------------7-5-4-0----------------------------------------------|
[Bridge]
G|-12-12-12-12-13-14-15-14-14-14-14-14-14------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
(13x)
[Chorus]
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|3-3-3-3-5-5-5-5---6p5----------5-------------------------------------------|
D|-----------------------7-5-4-0---------------------------------------------|
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|------------------------------7--------------------------------------------|
A|3-3-3-3-5-5-5-5---6p5---------5--------------------------------------------|
D|----------------------7-5-4-0----------------------------------------------|
[Outro]
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|--5---------5----------5---------7-5---------------------------------------|
D|----7-5-4-0----7-5-4-0---7-5-4-0-------------------------------------------|
************************************
| h Hammer-on
| p Pull-off
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Bass Tabs | |
Title | Closed Hands |
Artist | Saetia |
Tablature Type | ASCII Tab |
YouTube ID | GBhNycEezYY |
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).