INTRO (x4)
G-------------------------------------------------------------------|
D-------------------------------------------------------------------|
A-8-888-888-888-88---5-555-555-555-55-------------------------------|
E-------------------------------------5-555-555-555-55-6-666-888-88-|
Verse 1 starts like this
G---------------------------------------|
D---------------------------------------|
A-8-8-8-8---5-5-5-5---------------------|
E---------------------5-5-5-5---6-6-8-8-|
MAIN RIFF
Repeat until Bridge
G-------------------------------------------------------------------|
D-------------------------------------------------------------------|
A-8-888-888-888-88---5-555-555-555-55-------------------------------|
E-------------------------------------5-555-555-555-55-6-666-888-88-|
BRIDGE
Joins in at 2.27
G-------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D-------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A-------------------------------------------------------------------------|
E-3-333-333-333-33---6-666-666-666-66----8-888-888-888-888-888-888-888-88-|
Repeat Main Riff
Bass Tabs | |
Title | This Is Your Life |
Artist | The Killers |
Tablature Type | ASCII Tab |
YouTube ID | 12NU9oRofk8 |
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).