Song: Fifteen Floors
Artist: Balthazar
Album: Applause
Riff 1 (x2)
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---7--7-----9-----------9-----------7--------------|
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Riff 2 (x4)
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---------------------------7-----------------------|
---7--------9-----------------------7--------------|
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Riff 1 (x2)
Riff 2 (x4)
Riff 3 (x4)
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---7--------6--------------11-------9*-------------|*don't play the 4th time
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Riff 1 (x2)
Riff 2 (x4)
Riff 4 (x2)
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---7--7-----9--------------0--0*----7--------------|*only play the 2nd time
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Riff 5 (x4)
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---------------------------4--------2*-------------|*some variation here,
---5--------4--------------------------------------| leave a comment if you
can't figure it out
Riff 6A (x2)
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---7--------6--------------11-------11-------------|
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---7--------7--------------11----------9-----------|
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Riff 6B (x1)
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---7--------7--------------11----------9-----9-----|
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---7--------6--------------11-------11-------------|
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---7-----------------------11----------9-----------|
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---7-----------------------------------------------|
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Riff 1 (x8)
END
Bass Tabs | |
Title | Fifteen Floors |
Artist | Balthazar |
Tablature Type | ASCII Tab |
YouTube ID | MkwZGwA4OAQ |
Interactive Bass Tab Guide
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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).