[Intro]
E |---------------------------------------------------------|
B |------------5-5-5-5--------------------------------------|
F#|-----------------------7-7-7-7---x-x-5-7h-7-7-5-7h-7-7---|
C#|--0-0-0-0------------------------------------------------|
[Verse 1]
E |---------------------------------------------------------|
B |------------5-5-5-5--------------------------------------|
F#|-----------------------7-7-7-7---x-x-5-7h-7-7-5-7h-7-7---|
C#|--0-0-0-0------------------------------------------------|
[Pre-Chorus]
E |-------------------------------------------------------------------|
B |--7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5--|
F#|-------------------------------------------------------------------|
C#|-------------------------------------------------------------------|
E |-------------------------------------------------------------------|
B |--7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7--|
F#|-------------------------------------------------------------------|
C#|-------------------------------------------------------------------|
E |-------------------------------------------------------------------|
B |--7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5--|
F#|-------------------------------------------------------------------|
C#|-------------------------------------------------------------------|
E |----------------------------------------------------------|
B |--7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-5-----5-7h-7-7-5-7h-7-7-|
F#|----------------------------------------------------------|
C#|----------------------------------------------------------|
[Chorus]
E |--------------------------------------------------|
B |--10-10-10-9-7-5----5-7-9-7----7------------------|
F#|---------------------------------10-9-7-7-10-9-7--|
C#|--------------------------------------------------|
E |---------------------------7--------7-9--9--7-9-9-7----|
B |--10-10-10-9-7-5----7-9-10-----9-10-----------------9--|
F#|-------------------------------------------------------|
C#|-------------------------------------------------------|
[Break]
E |-------------------------------------------------------------|
B |----------------------------------------12-13-14---12-13-14--|
F#|--10--11--12--12-12--13--13-13--14-14------------------------|
C#|-------------------------------------------------------------|
E |----------------------------------------12-11-9---12-11-9--|
B |-----------------------------------------------------------|
F#|--10--11--12--12-12--13--13-13--14-14----------------------|
C#|-----------------------------------------------------------|
[Verse 2]
E |---------------------------------------------------------|
B |------------5-5-5-5--------------------------------------|
F#|-----------------------7-7-7-7----------------5-7h-7-7---|
C#|--0-0-0-0------------------------------------------------|
E |---------------------------------------------------------|
B |------------5-5-5-5--------------------------------------|
F#|-----------------------7-7-7-7---x-x-5-7h-7-7-5-7h-7-7---|
C#|--0-0-0-0------------------------------------------------|
[Pre-Chorus]
E |-------------------------------------------------------------------|
B |--7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5--|
F#|-------------------------------------------------------------------|
C#|-------------------------------------------------------------------|
E |-------------------------------------------------------------------|
B |--7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7--|
F#|-------------------------------------------------------------------|
C#|-------------------------------------------------------------------|
E |-------------------------------------------------------------------|
B |--7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5--|
F#|-------------------------------------------------------------------|
C#|-------------------------------------------------------------------|
E |----------------------------------------------------------|
B |--7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-5-----5-7h-7-7-5-7h-7-7-|
F#|----------------------------------------------------------|
C#|----------------------------------------------------------|
[Chorus]
E |--------------------------------------------------|
B |--10-10-10-9-7-5----5-7-9-7----7------------------|
F#|---------------------------------10-9-7-7-10-9-7--|
C#|--------------------------------------------------|
E |---------------------------7--------7-9--9--7-9-9-7----|
B |--10-10-10-9-7-5----7-9-10-----9-10-----------------9--|
F#|-------------------------------------------------------|
C#|-------------------------------------------------------|
[Break]
E |-------------------------------------------------------------|
B |----------------------------------------12-13-14---12-13-14--|
F#|--10--11--12--12-12--13--13-13--14-14------------------------|
C#|-------------------------------------------------------------|
E |----------------------------------------12-11-9---12-11-9--|
B |-----------------------------------------------------------|
F#|--10--11--12--12-12--13--13-13--14-14----------------------|
C#|-----------------------------------------------------------|
[Chorus]
E |--------------------------------------------------|
B |--10-10-10-9-7-5----5-7-9-7----7------------------|
F#|---------------------------------10-9-7-7-10-9-7--|
C#|--------------------------------------------------|
E |---------------------------7--------7-9--9--7-9-9-7----|
B |--10-10-10-9-7-5----7-9-10-----9-10-----------------9--|
F#|-------------------------------------------------------|
C#|-------------------------------------------------------|
[Outro]
E |-------------------------------------------------------------|
B |----------------------------------------12-13-14---12-13-14--|
F#|--10--11--12--12-12--13--13-13--14-14------------------------|
C#|-------------------------------------------------------------|
E |----------------------------------------12-11-9---12-11-9--|
B |-----------------------------------------------------------|
F#|--10--11--12--12-12--13--13-13--14-14----------------------|
C#|-----------------------------------------------------------|
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Bass Tabs | |
Title | Typhoons |
Artist | Royal Blood |
Tablature Type | ASCII Tab |
YouTube ID | k9SQ2xfHEiM |
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).