[Intro]
G|-----------|-----------|-----------|-----------|
D|----5------|-----5-----|----5------|----5------|
A|-1----5----|--1----5---|-1-----5---|-1-----5---|
E|-----------|-----------|-----------|-----------|
[Verse]
G|-----------|-----------|-----------|-----------|
D|----5------|-----5-----|----5------|----5------|
A|-1----5----|--1----5---|-1-----5---|-1-----5---|
E|-----------|-----------|-----------|-----------|
[Chorus]
G|-----------|-----------|-----------|-----------|
D|----5------|----5------|----5----3-|----5----3-|
A|-1-----5---|-1-----5---|--1---5----|--1---5----|
E|-----------|-----------|-----------|-----------|
[Verse]
G|-----------|-----------|-----------|-----------|
D|----5------|----5------|----5------|----5------|
A|-1-----5---|-1-----5---|-1-----5---|-1-----5---|
E|-----------|-----------|-----------|-----------|
[Chorus]
G|-----------|-----------|-----------|-----------|
D|----5------|----5------|----5----3-|----5----3-|
A|-1-----5---|-1-----5---|--1---5----|--1---5----|
E|-----------|-----------|-----------|-----------|
[Bridge]
G|-----------|-----------|-----------|-----------|
D|-------3---|-------3---|---5----3--|----5------|
A|-1--5------|-1--5------|-1---5-----|--1---5----|
E|-----------|-----------|-----------|-----------|
[Chorus]
G|-----------|-----------|-----------|-----------|
D|----5------|----5------|----5----3-|----5----3-|
A|-1-----5---|-1-----5---|--1---5----|--1---5----|
E|-----------|-----------|-----------|-----------|
“If i do, if i do...”
G|-----------|
D|----5------|
A|-1----5----|
E|-----------|
[Outro]
G|-----------| 2x
D|----5------|
A|-1----5----|
E|-----------|
Bass Tabs | |
Title | The Beach |
Artist | The Neighbourhood |
Tablature Type | ASCII Tab |
YouTube ID | DujKJ1OaLQE |
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).