Song: Flipside
Band: A Local Boston Band
Album: ALBBUM
Intro
G——————|
D——————|
A——————|
E—7530—|
Verse
G————————————————|—END1—|—END2—|—END3—|
D————————————————|———7——|——————|——————|
A————————————————|——9—9—|——————|——————|
E—0000—5555—8888—|—7————|—7777—|—7~/——|
Chorus
G—————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
D———————————————————————14141414——————————————————————————————————|
A—————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
E—8888—10101010—12121212—————————8888—101010101—7777777777777—12/—|
Outro
G—14p12———————————————————|
D———————14—12—————————————|
A—————————————14—12———————|
E———————————————————15—12—|
ORDER:
Intro
Verse w/END1 x3
Verse w/END2
Chorus
Verse w/END1 x3
Verse w/END2
Chorus
Verse w/END2 x3
Verse w/END3
Outro
The END. Copyright ALBB 2003. Keep on reaching for that rainbow.
Bass tablature (tabs) is an easy way to learn songs without needing to read traditional sheet music. Here’s a quick guide to understanding the symbols and techniques commonly found in tabs:
Each line in a tab represents a string on your bass:
Numbers on the lines indicate which fret to press. For example:
G|-------------------|
D|-------------------|
A|---3---------------|
E|-------------------|
This means you play the 3rd fret on the A string.
Play the first note by picking it, then press down on a higher fret with another finger without picking again.
G|-------------------|
D|-------5h7---------|
Pluck a note and then "pull off" your finger to let a lower fret ring.
G|-------------------|
D|-------7p5---------|
Move your finger up (/) or down (\) the fretboard while maintaining pressure.
G|-------------------|
D|-------5/7---------|
G|-------7b9---------|
G|-------7~----------|
Tabs don’t always indicate timing, so listen to the song while reading the tab. Wider spaces between numbers mean longer pauses, while closer numbers indicate quicker notes.
Tabs are a great tool to learn songs, but mastering the techniques takes practice. Listen carefully to the original track and play along to lock in the rhythm. Don’t rush — smooth, accurate playing is more important than speed. Happy jamming! 🎸
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