/ = slide down
~ = ring out
Intro/Verse
G|----|
D|----|
A|12/-|
E|----|
(Only do the slide once when the bass first comes in)
G|----------------------------------------------------------------|
D|----------------------------------------------------------------|
A|111111114444444411111111444444441111111144444444----------------|
E|------------------------------------------------2222222244444444|
Pre-Chorus
G|----------------------------------------------------------------|
D|----------------------------------------------------------------|
A|111111114444444411111111444444441111111144444444----------------|
E|------------------------------------------------2222222244444444|
Chorus
G|--------------------------------|
D|--------------------------------|
A|1111111144444444----------------|
E|----------------2222222244444444|
bridge
G|----------------------------------------------------------------|
D|----------------------------------------------------------------|
A|1111111144444444111111114444444411111111444444441111111144444444
E|----------------------------------------------------------------
G|----------------------------------------------------------------|
D|----------------------------------------------------------------|
A|111111114444444411111111444444441111111144444444----------------|
E|------------------------------------------------2222222244444444|
Ending
G|--|
D|--|
A|--|
E|1~|
I downloaded this song from itunes as the free download just yesterday and decided that
had to tab it all out (cause no one else has yet, as far as i know...). Great song.
band. Feel free to e-mail me at bestbodyboarder@aol.com if you have any questions or
have fun.
Song Order:
Verse 1 3x
Pre-Chorus 1x
Chorus 3x
Verse 2 2x
Chorus 6x
Bridge 1x
Verse 3 (no bass)
Chorus 9x
Ending 1x
Bass Tabs | |
Title | Los Angeles |
Artist | Sugarcult |
Tablature Type | ASCII Tab |
YouTube ID | LWyYmhX4_f8 |
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).