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GOODBYE WEEKEND - Mac Demarco
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Tabbed by: what.you.doing.
E-mail: ryanengland@live.com
Tuning: Set tuner to 445Hz and apply Standard Tuning
OR
Slightly Tune Sharp
0:00 - 0:48
G|-------------------------------------------------|
D|-5-------5--5----5--5----------------------------|
A|---7-5-7--------------7-5----------------------5-| (REPEAT)
E|--------------------------7-5--5----5-7-7-7------|
0:49 - 1:13
G|---------------------------------------------------------|
D|-5--5--5-------------------------------------------------|
A|---------7-5---8--8--8-7-5---7--7------14--14-12------12-|
E|-------------7-------------7----------------------15-----|
G|-------------------------------------------------------|
D|-5--5--5-----------------------------------------------|
A|---------7-5---8--8--8-7-5---7--7------7/9---9-9--7--9-|
E|-------------7-------------7---------------------------|
G|---------------------------------------------------------|
D|-5--5--5-------------------------------------------------|
A|---------7-5---8--8--8-7-5---7--7------14--14-12------12-|
E|-------------7-------------7----------------------15-----|
G|------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|-5--5--5----------------------------------------------------------|
A|---------7-5---8--8--8-7-5---7--7------7/9-9-7--5----7/9-9-7--5h7-|
E|-------------7-------------7--------------------------------------|
1:14 - 1:36
G|-------------------------------------------------|
D|-5-------5--5----5--5----------------------------|
A|---7-5-7--------------7-5----------------------5-| (REPEAT)
E|--------------------------7-5--5----5-7-7-7------|
1:37 - 2:01
G|---------------------------------------------------------|
D|-5--5--5-------------------------------------------------|
A|---------7-5---8--8--8-7-5---7--7------14--14-12------12-|
E|-------------7-------------7----------------------15-----|
G|-------------------------------------------------------|
D|-5--5--5-----------------------------------------------|
A|---------7-5---8--8--8-7-5---7--7------7/9---9-9--7--9-|
E|-------------7-------------7---------------------------|
G|---------------------------------------------------------|
D|-5--5--5-------------------------------------------------|
A|---------7-5---8--8--8-7-5---7--7------14--14-12------12-|
E|-------------7-------------7----------------------15-----|
G|------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|-5--5--5----------------------------------------------------------|
A|---------7-5---8--8--8-7-5---7--7------7/9-9-7--5----7/9-9-7--5h7-|
E|-------------7-------------7--------------------------------------|
2:02 - 2:25
G|-------------------------------------------------|
D|-5-------5--5----5--5----------------------------|
A|---7-5-7--------------7-5----------------------5-| (REPEAT)
E|--------------------------7-5--5----5-7-7-7------|
2:26 -
G|---------------------------------------------------------|
D|-5--5--5-------------------------------------------------|
A|---------7-5---8--8--8-7-5---7--7------14--14-12------12-|
E|-------------7-------------7----------------------15-----|
G|-------------------------------------------------------|
D|-5--5--5-----------------------------------------------|
A|---------7-5---8--8--8-7-5---7--7------7/9---9-9--7--9-|
E|-------------7-------------7---------------------------|
G|---------------------------------------------------------|
D|-5--5--5-------------------------------------------------|
A|---------7-5---8--8--8-7-5---7--7------14--14-12------12-|
E|-------------7-------------7----------------------15-----|
G|--------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|-5--5--5------------------------------------------------------------|
A|---------7-5---8--8--8-7-5---7--7------7/9-9-7--5----7/9-9-7--5h7--5| (LET RING)
E|-------------7-------------7----------------------------------------|
| / slide up
| \ slide down
| h hammer-on
| p pull-off
| ~ vibrato
| + harmonic
| x Mute note
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Bass Tabs | |
Title | Goodbye Weekend |
Artist | Mac DeMarco |
Tablature Type | ASCII Tab |
YouTube ID | JeNv6s1-7QU |
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).