[Verse 3] 00:56
G|---------------|---------------|---------------|---------------||
D|---------------|---------------|---------------|---------------||
A|--7---7-7-7-7--|--7---7-7-7-7--|--5---5-5-5-5--|--5---5-5-5-5--||
E|---------------|---------------|---------------|---------------||
| (x2)
G|---------------|---------------|---------------|---------------||
D|---------------|---------------|---------------|---------------||
A|--3--3-3-3-3---|--3--3-3-3-3---|--3--3-3-3-3---|--3--3-3-3-3---||
E|---------------|---------------|---------------|---------------||
[Bridge]
G|---------------|---------------|---------------|---------------|
D|---------------|---------------|---------------|---------------|
A|--7------------|--5------------|--3------------|---------------| (x6)
E|---------------|---------------|---------------|---------------|
G|---------------|---------------|---------------|---------------|
D|---------------|---------------|---------------|---------------|
A|--7------------|--5------------|--3--3-3-3-3---|--3--3-3-3-3---|
E|---------------|---------------|---------------|---------------|
[Chorus]
G|---------------|---------------|---------------|---------------|
D|---------------|---------------|---------------|---------------|
A|--7---7-7-7-7--|--5---5-5-5-5--|--3--3-3-3-3---|---------------| (x4)
E|---------------|---------------|---------------|--3--3-3-3-3---|
G|---------------|---------------|---------------|---------------|
D|---------------|---------------|---------------|---------------|
A|--7---7-7-7-7--|--5---5-5-5-5--|--3--3-3-3-3---|--3--3-3-3-3---| (x2)
E|---------------|---------------|---------------|---------------|
G|---------------------|
D|---------------------|
A|--7---7---5---5---3--|
E|---------------------|
Bass Tabs | |
Title | For The Sake Of Brevity |
Artist | Tiny Moving Parts |
Tablature Type | ASCII Tab |
YouTube ID | DrBixEfy5Mk |
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).