Band - Silversun Pickups
Song - Lazy Eye
Album - Carnavas
Track - 7
Bassist - Nikki Monninger
Edit: After seeing these guys live last week, I noticed Nikki plays something in the
that I thought was played by the keyboards, so I've altered that
Intro
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Verse
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Repeat Verse
Guitar Bridge Bit 1
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Verse (Slightly different)
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Guitar Bridge Bit 2
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Verse
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Guitar Bridge Bit 3
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Chorus
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"Moon, Sun and the Sky..."
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Solo
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Hold that last 11 while playing the open E's in the next bar
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Outro
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End with
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Bass Tabs | |
Title | Lazy Eye |
Artist | Silversun Pickups |
Tablature Type | ASCII Tab |
YouTube ID | z-mxBDuRaZ8 |
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).