Song: Sweetness
Artist: Jimmy Eat World
Album: Jimmy Eat World
It seems long, but it's very easy and totally accurate.
[Intro/Verse 1] (0:00)
G|---------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------|
A|---------------------------------------|
D|--(Rest-8-Counts)--0000000000000000----|
G|---------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------|
A|---------------------------------------|
D|--(Rest-8-Counts)--00000000/12(8x)-----|
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D|---------------------------------------|
A|---------------------------------------|
D|--(Rest-8-Counts)--0000000000000000----|
G|----------------------------------------------|
D|----------------------------------------------|
A|----------------------------------------------|
D|--(Rest-8-Counts)--00000000/12(4x)-/12(4x)----|
[Chorus 1] (0:29)
G|------------------------------------------|
D|------------------------------------------|
A|------------------------------------------|
D|--88888888-10(8x)-0000/12(4x)-0000/7(4x)--|
G|------------------------------------------|
D|------------------------------------------|
A|------------------------------------------|
D|--88888888-10(8x)-3333333333333333--------|
[Verse 2] (0:43)
G|---------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------|
A|---------------------------------------|
D|--(Rest-8-Counts)--0000000000000000----|
G|---------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------|
A|---------------------------------------|
D|--(Rest-8-Counts)--00000000/12(8x)-----|
G|---------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------|
A|---------------------------------------|
D|--(Rest-8-Counts)--0000000000000000----|
G|----------------------------------------------|
D|----------------------------------------------|
A|----------------------------------------------|
D|--(Rest-8-Counts)--00000000/12(4x)-/12(4x)----|
[Chorus 2] (1:11)
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D|------------------------------------------|
A|------------------------------------------|
D|--88888888-10(8x)-0000/12(4x)-00000000----|
x2
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D|------------------------------------------|
A|------------------------------------------|
D|--88888888-10(8x)-3333333333333333--------|
[Bridge] (1:40)
G|------------------------------------------|
D|------------------------------------------| x4
A|------------------------------------------|
D|--55555555-88888888-3333333333333333------|
Rest 16 Counts
[Verse 3] (2:15)
G|------------------------------------------|
D|------------------------------------------| x3
A|------------------------------------------|
D|--3333333333335555-0000000000000000-------|
G|------------------------------------------|
D|------------------------------------------|
A|------------------------------------------|
D|--3333333333335555-00000000/12(8x)--------|
[Last Chorus] (2:44)
G|------------------------------------------|
D|------------------------------------------|
A|------------------------------------------|
D|--88888888-10(8x)-0000/12(4x)-00000000----|
x2
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D|------------------------------------------|
A|------------------------------------------|
D|--88888888-10(8x)-3333333333333333--------|
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A|------------------------------------------|
D|--88888888-10(8x)-3333333333333333--------|
G|------------------------------------------|
D|------------------------------------------|
A|------------------------------------------|
D|--88888888-10(8x)-333333333333------------|
[Ending] (3:25)
G|-------|
D|-------|
A|-------|
D|--3~~~-|
Bass Tabs |
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Title |
Sweetness |
Artist |
Jimmy Eat World |
Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
YouTube ID |
ROatPGGMvXg |
Interactive Bass Tab Guide
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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).