Brand New – Guernica
Tabbed by Adam (bequickorbedead)
Tuning – Half Step Down (Eb, Ab, Db, Gb)
An awesome song, I’m pretty sure its 100% correct.
Intro
Gb|------------------------------------------------|
Db|---------------77-555-4h5p4---------------------|
Ab|-777777777-5-5-----------------------0h33333333-|
Eb|----------------------------333333333-----------|x2
Verse
Gb|------------------------------------------------|
Db|---------------77-555-4h5p4---------------------|
Ab|-777777777-5-5-----------------------0h33333333-|
Eb|----------------------------333333333-----------|x2
Pre Chorus
Gb|------------------------------------|
Db|------------------------------------|
Ab|-7~-------5~--------7~----------7~--|
Eb|-------------------------7~---------|x2
Chorus
Gb|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|
Db|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|
Ab|----------55555555------------------------------------7777777777777777-|
Eb|-77777777----------3333333333333333\77777777/55555555------------------|x2
Verse
Gb|-----------------------------------------------|
Db|--------------77-555-4h5p4---------------------|
Ab|-777777777-55-----------------------0h33333333-|
Eb|---------------------------333333333-----------|x2
Pre Chorus
Gb|-----------------------------------|
Db|-----------------------------------|
Ab|-7~------5~--------7~----------7~--|
Eb|------------------------7~---------|x2
Chorus
Gb|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|
Db|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|
Ab|----------55555555------------------------------------7777777777777777-|
Eb|-77777777----------3333333333333333\77777777/55555555------------------|x2
Bridge
Gb|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------|
Db|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------|
Ab|-77777777\55555555/22222222\33333333\77777777/55555555-----------333---------|
Eb|-------------------------------------------------------55555555------333--7~-|
Chorus/Outro
Gb|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|
Db|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|
Ab|----------55555555------------------------------------7777777777777777-|
Eb|-77777777----------3333333333333333\77777777/55555555------------------|x2
Bass Tabs | |
Title | Guernica |
Artist | Brand New |
Tablature Type | ASCII Tab |
YouTube ID | xO2EV-x9MOk |
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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).