Interpol
Roland
It's possible the bridge solo isn't there...
Carlos is playing high on the G string.
Notes he uses are G A F# E D C B.
Intro x1
G|-----------------------------------------------------------|
D|-999-9-9-99910-101010-99910-101010-1010109-999-1010109-999-|
A|-----------------------------------------------------------|
D|-----------------------------------------------------------|
x1
G|---------------------------------------------------|
D|-99910-101010-99910-101010-1010109-999-10----------|
A|---------------------------------------------------|
D|------------------------------------------22222222-|
Verse
G|-----------------------------------|
D|-----------------------------------|
A|-3333333333333333-7777777777777777-|
D|-----------------------------------|
G|-----------------------------------|
D|-----------------------------------|
A|-3333333333333333-77777777---------|
D|--------------------------22222222-|
G|-----------------------------------|
D|-----------------------------------|
A|-3333333333333333-7777777777777777-|
D|-----------------------------------|
G|---------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------|
A|-3333333333333333-22222222/14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-|
D|---------------------------------------------------|
Chorus x1
G|-----------------------------------------------|
D|-----------------------------------------------|
A|-----------------------------------------------|
D|-55555555-44444444-222-121212-99-222-121212-99-|
x1
G|-------------------------------------777----|
D|-----------------------------------------99-|
A|--------------------------------------------|
D|-55555555-44444444-222-121212-99-222--------|
x1
G|-----------------------------------------------|
D|-----------------------------------------------|
A|-----------------------------------------------|
D|-55555555-44444444-222-121212-99-222-121212-99-|
x1
G|----------------------------------------|
D|----------------------------------------|
A|----------------------------------------|
D|-55555555-44444444-777777777777-9999-10-|
(rest)
Intro x1
G|-99999999----------|
D|-------------------|
A|-------------------|
D|----------22222222-|
Verse
Chorus x1
G|-----------------------------------------------|
D|-----------------------------------------------|
A|-----------------------------------------------|
D|-55555555-44444444-222-121212-99-222-121212-99-|
x1
G|-----------------------------------------------|
D|-------------------------------------121212-99-|
A|-----------------------------------------------|
D|-55555555-44444444-222-121212-99-222-----------|
x1
G|-----------------------------------------------|
D|-----------------------------------------------|
A|-----------------------------------------------|
D|-55555555-44444444-222-121212-99-222-121212-99-|
x1
G|-------------------------------------|
D|-------------------------------------|
A|-------------------------------------|
D|-55555555-44444444/777777777777/9999-|
x1
G|-----------------------------------------|
D|-----------------------------------------|
A|-----------------------------------------|
D|-55555555-77777777/999999999999/12121212-|
Solo (2:30-2:57)
G|-12--12--121212--11--11--11--1111-12-14--14--14-12-11------------111111---
D|------------------------------------------------------14--14--14----------
A|--------------------------------------------------------------------------
D|--------------------------------------------------------------------------
G|-12--12--121212--11--11--11--1111-12-14--14--14-12-11-------------
D|------------------------------------------------------14--14--14--
A|------------------------------------------------------------------
D|------------------------------------------------------------------
x2
G|----------------------------------------------------------------
D|-12-12-12-12h14-141414141414-121212121212121212-10101010-99999--
A|----------------------------------------------------------------
D|----------------------------------------------------------------
Outro x3
G|------------------------------------------------------|
D|------------------------------------------------------|
A|------------------------------------------------------|
D|-10101010101010101010101010101010-22222222222222/5/7/-|
x1
G|--------------------------------------------------------|
D|--------------------------------------------------------|
A|--------------------------------------------------------|
D|-10101010101010101010101010101010-555555555555-55-77-10-|
Bass Tabs | |
Title | Roland |
Artist | Interpol |
Tablature Type | ASCII Tab |
YouTube ID | _R9Smm9WgQs |
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).