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Ten Tonne Skeleton - Royal Blood
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Tuning: DGCF
[Intro]
F|--9--7--11--7h9--9--7--11--7h9--9--7--11--7h9--9--7--11--7h9---------------|
C|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
G|----------------------------------------------0--0--0---0------------------|
D|-0--0--0---0----0--0--0---0----8--8--8---8---------------------------------| x2
[Verse]
F|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
C|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
G|---7\----7\----7\---7\-----------------------------------------------------|
D|-------3------3----3----3-8\--3-8\--3-5\--3--8---7-------------------------| x2
[Chorus]
F|--9--7--11--7h9--9--7--11--7h9--9--7--11--7h9--9--7--11--7h9---------------|
C|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
G|----------------------------------------------0--0--0---0------------------|
D|-0--0--0---0----0--0--0---0----8--8--8---8---------------------------------| x2
[Verse]
F|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
C|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
G|---7\----7\----7\---7\-----------------------------------------------------|
D|-------3------3----3----3-8\--3-8\--3-5\--3-8--7---------------------------| x2
[Pre-Chorus]
F|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
C|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
G|--3---------0--------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
[Chorus]
F|--9--7--11--7h9--9--7--11--7h9--9--7--11--7h9--9--7--11--7h9---------------|
C|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
G|----------------------------------------------0--0--0---0------------------|
D|-0--0--0---0----0--0--0---0----8--8--8---8---------------------------------| x2
[Bridge]
F|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
C|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|-------------------88888888888888887777777777777777------------------------|
F|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
C|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|-0----------9----------5--------0---------9----8--8----12/-----------------|
[Chorus]
F|--9--7--11--7h9--9--7--11--7h9--9--7--11--7h9--9--7------------------------|
C|------------------------------------------------------7-9-7----------------|
G|----------------------------------------------0--0--------7-10-7\----------|
D|-0--0--0---0----0--0--0---0----8--8--8---8---------------------------------|
F|--15--14--12--7h9-15--14--12--7h9---9--7--11--7h9--9--7--11--7h9-----------|
C|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
G|--------------------------------------------------0--0--0---0--------------|
D|-0--0---0---0----0---0---0---0-----8--8--8---8-----------------------------|
[Outro]
F|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
C|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|8888888888888888777777777777777788888888888888887777777777777777-----------|
F|-----------------------------------------9---7h9---------------------------|
C|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
G|-------------------------------------------------7\------------------------|
D|88888888888888882222222222222222-------0---0-------------------------------|
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| h Hammer-on
| / Slide up
| \ Slide down
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Bass Tabs | |
Title | Ten Tonne Skeleton |
Artist | Royal Blood |
Tablature Type | ASCII Tab |
YouTube ID | eD7NZTQ3QxY |
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).