Korn
Somebody Someone
5-string
FCGDA (all the strings are detuned one whole step down)
h=hammer
*=let it ring
/=slide
~=bend the string up
intro :11
F-------------------------------|
C-------------------------------|
G-------5*------5*---5~---------| x8
D-------------------------------|
A-3*-3---33-3----3--------------|
verse :32
F-----------------------------------|
C--------------10*------------7*----|
G--------12-------10-----8-------6--| x4
D--10-10---8*--------6--6--5*-------|
A-----------------------------------|
pre-chorus :53
F-------------------------|
C-------------------------|
G-------5*------5*---5~---| x4
D-------------------------|
A-3*-3----33-3----3-------|
chorus 1:04
F------------------------------------------------------------|
C------------------------------------------------------------|
G------------------------------------------------------------| x1
D------------------------------------------------------------|
A--3*---/7*----6*---/4*----3~3*-----/7*----6*----2*-----3~3--|
F------------------------------------------------------------|
C------------------------------------------------------------|
G------------------------------------------------------------| x1
D------------------------------------------------------------|
A--3*---/7*----6*---/4*----3~3*-----/7*----6*----2*----------|
verse 1:24
F-----------------------------------|
C--------------10*------------7*----|
G--------12-------10-----8-------6--| x6
D--10-10---8*--------6--6--5*-------|
A-----------------------------------|
pre-chorus 1:56
F-------------------------|
C-------------------------|
G-------5*------5*---5~---| x4
D-------------------------|
A-3*-3----33-3----3-------|
chorus 2:07
F------------------------------------------------------------|
C------------------------------------------------------------|
G------------------------------------------------------------| x1
D------------------------------------------------------------|
A--3*---/7*----6*---/4*----3~3*-----/7*----6*----2*-----3~3--|
F------------------------------------------------------------|
C------------------------------------------------------------|
G------------------------------------------------------------| x1
D------------------------------------------------------------|
A--3*---/7*----6*---/4*----3~3*-----/7*----6*----2*----------|
rest 2:28
verse 2 2:36
F----------------------|
C-----7*------7*----7--|
G--5*-----5-5-----4----| x3
D----------------------|
A----------------------|
F----------------------|
C-----7*------7*-------|
G--5*-----5-5-----4*---| x1
D----------------------|
A----------------------|
outro 2:59
F---------------------------------|
C---------------------------------|
G------------------------ x12-|
D-------1--------------1*---------|
A--2h3*--3*--2333---2*------------|
kinda hard at first, but once you learn it, it's a great show-off song
Bass Tabs | |
Title | Somebody Someone |
Artist | Korn |
Tablature Type | ASCII Tab |
YouTube ID | FBEE-t-uyI0 |
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).