[intro] x2
G|-------------------------|
D|-------------------------|
A|5-x-5-1-x-1--------------|
E|------------1-x-1/-5-x-5-|
[Chorus] x2
G|-------------------------|
D|-------------------------|
A|5-x-8--------------------|
E|------6-x-6-1-x-1/-5-x-5-|
[Verse 1] x4
G|-------------------------|
D|-------------------------|
A|5-x-5-1-x-1--------------|
E|------------1-x-1/-5-x-5-|
[Pre-Chorus]
G|------------------------------------------------------------|
D|------------------------------------------------------------|
A|-----------------------------------/12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-|
E|6-6-3-3-1-1/5-5-6-6-3-3-1-1-5-5-5-5-------------------------|
[Chorus] x4
G|-------------------------|
D|-------------------------|
A|5-x-8--------------------|
E|------6-x-6-1-x-1/-5-x-5-|
[Verse 2] x4
G|-------------------------|
D|-------------------------|
A|5-x-5-1-x-1--------------|
E|------------1-x-1/-5-x-5-|
[Pre-Chorus 2]
G|---------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------|
A|-----------------------------------/12-12-12-12-16-16-16-16-17-|
E|6-6-3-3-1-1/5-5-6-6-3-3-1-1-5-5-5-5----------------------------|
[Chorus] x4
G|-------------------------|
D|-------------------------|
A|5-x-8--------------------|
E|------6-x-6-1-x-1/-5-x-5-|
[outro]
G|------------------------------------|
D|------------------------------------|
A|------------------------------------|
E|6-6-3-3-1-1/5-5-6-6-3-3-1-1-5-5-5-5-|
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| x Dead note
| / Slide up
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Bass Tabs | |
Title | Lonely |
Artist | Palaye Royale |
Tablature Type | ASCII Tab |
YouTube ID | f5Nc4kiBaIs |
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).