Jimmy Eat World - Polaris Bass Tab
Verse (0:14)
Gb|------------------------------------------------------------------------|
Db|----------------------------------4-------------------------------------|
Ab|-4-4-4-2-4-4--4-4--4-2-4-4--2-2-2---2-2--2-2--2--2-2-2------------------|
Eb|------------------------------------------------------------------------|
Gb|------------------------------------------------------------------------|
Db|------------------------------------------------------------------------|
Ab|-------7----------------------------------------------------------------|
Eb|-5-5-5---5-5--5-5--5--5-5-5--0-0-0-7-0-0--0-0--0--0-7-0-----------------|
Repeat Verse
Chorus (1:23)
Repeat 4 times
Gb|------------------------------------------------------------------------|
Db|------------------------------------------------------------------------|
Ab|--4-2-4-4---2-2-2--------7--------7-----2-------------------------------|
Eb|-------------------5-5-5---5--5-5---5-----------------------------------|
Repeat Verse and Chorus
Bridge (3:07)
Gb|------------------------------------------------------------------------|
Db|------------------------------------------------------------------------|
Ab|------------------------------------------------------------------------|
Eb|-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5------|
Gb|------------------------------------------------------------------------|
Db|------------------------------------------------------------------------|
Ab|-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2------|
Eb|------------------------------------------------------------------------|
Gb|------------------------------------------------------------------------|
Db|------------------------------------------------------------------------|
Ab|------------------------------------------------------------------------|
Eb|-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5------|
Gb|------------------------------------------------------------------------|
Db|------------------------------------------------------------------------|
Ab|-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2------|
Eb|------------------------------------------------------------------------|
Gb|------------------------------------------------------------------------|
Db|------------------------------------------------------------------------|
Ab|------------------------------2-----------------------------------------|
Eb|2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-5-5-5-5-5-5---------------------------------------------|
Last Chorus (3:46)
Gb|------------------------------------------------------------------------|
Db|------------------------------------------------------------------------|
Ab|4-2-4-4--4-4-4--2-2-2--2-2-2-------7--------7----------2--4-2-4-4--4-4-4|
Eb|-----------------------------5-5-5---5--5-5---5--5-5--------------------|
Gb|------------------------------------------------------------------------|
Db|------------------------------------------------------------------------|
Ab|2-2-2--2-2-2-------7--------7----7-----2--4-2-4-4--4-4-4--2-2-2--2-2-2--|
Eb|-------------5-5-5---5--5-5---5----5------------------------------------|
Gb|------------------------------------------------------------------------|
Db|------------------------------------------------------------------------|
Ab|------7--------7--------2-4-2-4-4--4-4-4--2-2-2--2-2-2--------7---------|
Eb|5-5-5---5--5-5---5--5-5---------------------------------5-5-5---5-------|
Gb|------------------------------------------------------------------------|
Db|------------------------------------------------------------------------|
Ab|-----7--------2-4-------------------------------------------------------|
Eb|-5-5---5--5-5-----------------------------------------------------------|
tabbed by a.g.
Bass Tabs | |
Title | Polaris |
Artist | Jimmy Eat World |
Tablature Type | ASCII Tab |
YouTube ID | 9rH5v99Ovp4 |
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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).