Alexisonfire
"Old Crows"
Bass
1/2 step down
Just an easier way to play it :)
Intro/verse
Gb|-------------------------------|
Db|------5-----5-5-----5-----5-5--|
Ab|--0-0---0-0--0---0-0--0-0--0---|
Eb|-------------------------------|
Gb|-------------------------------|
Db|------0-----0-0----------------|
Ab|--1-1---1-1--1------3-----3-3--|
Eb|----------------3-3---3-3--3---|
Pre-chorus
Gb|------------------------------|
Db|------------------------------|
Ab|------------------------------|
Eb|--555555555555-666666-333333--|
Chorus
Gb|----------------------------------|
Db|----------------------------------|
Ab|---------555555-------------------|
Eb|--555555--------333333-8888-6666--|
2nd verse
Gb|-------------------------------|
Db|------5-----5-5-----5-----5-5--|
Ab|--0-0---0-0--0---0-0--0-0--0---|
Eb|-------------------------------|
Gb|-------------------------------|
Db|------0-----0-0----------------|
Ab|--1-1---1-1--1------3-----3-3--|
Eb|----------------3-3---3-3--3---|
Pre-chorus
Gb|------------------------------|
Db|------------------------------|
Ab|------------------------------|
Eb|--555555555555-666666-333333--|
Chorus
Gb|----------------------------------|
Db|----------------------------------|
Ab|---------555555-------------------|
Eb|--555555--------333333-8888-6666--|
Bridge
Gb|---------------|
Db|---------------|
Ab|---------------|
Eb|--5555~-5555~--|
Gb|---------------------------|
Db|------5-----5-5------------|
Ab|--0-0---0-0--0-------------|
Eb|----------------333-66666--|
Gb|---------|
Db|---------|
Ab|---------|
Eb|--5~-5~--|
Chorus
Gb|----------------------------------|
Db|----------------------------------|
Ab|---------555555-------------------|
Eb|--555555--------333333-8888-6666--|
Outro
Gb|--------------------------------------------------------|
Db|--------------------------------------------------------|
Ab|--------------------------------------------------------|
Eb|--5[x8]-5[x8]-5[x8]-5[x8]-5[x8]-5[x8]-5[x8]-5[x8]-5-5~--|
Bass Tabs | |
Title | Old Crows |
Artist | Alexisonfire |
Tablature Type | ASCII Tab |
YouTube ID | wqp_KBnSzPU |
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).