BAND: Alexisonfire
SONG: 44—Caliber Love Letter

First of all the song is isnt in standard tuning, its in (from low to high) Db, 
Ab, Db, Gb. Well thats at least what I play it in, so if you find something you 
like better go ahead and use it You can also use distortion in certain places too, 
like in the verse and parts of the intro but I dont, so you can decide what you 
want to do.

Just listen for timing, it isnt very hard
INTRO PT 1(play 4 times)   you dont play this until 11 seconds into the song
Gb————————————————————————————————————|
Db———2h5————5/9h10————10/17———17—14—————|
Ab————————————————————————————————————|
Db————————————————————————————————————|

INTRO PT 2 (play 12 times)
Gb—————————————————————————|
Db—————————————————————————|
Ab—————————————————————————|
Db—4/6666——————————————————|

INTRO PT 3 (play 8 times) 
Gbi dont think this part is right but ill fix it when i know what it is
Db————————55h7—5h7—888—7—5|
Ab————————————————————————|
Db—666666—————————————————| (play INTRO PT 2 once after this the rest for )

VERSE (play 5 times)
Gb—————————————————————|
Db—————————————————————|
Ab—————————————————————|
Db—4X16—2X16—7X16—6X16—|

Whatever you call this thing PT 1 (play 8 times)
Gb——————————————|
Db——————————————|
Ab——————————————|
Db—2—2———2—2————|

Whatever you call this thing PT 2 (play 4 times)
Gb———————————————————————————————————|
Db———————————————————————————————————|
Ab———————————————yes, these are 14s—|
Db—2—2———2—2/14—14—14—14—14—14—14—14—|
 break for a little..then  play the VERSE riff for the rest of the song

About Alexisonfire

Alexisonfire (pronounced "Alexis On Fire") is a five-piece, Juno-nominated post-hardcore band that formed in St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada in 2001. The band consists of George Pettit (vocals), Dallas Green (guitar, piano, vocals), Wade MacNeil (guitar, vocals), Chris Steele (bass), and Jordan Hastings (drums).

How to Read Bass Tabs

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:

1. The Basics

Strings and Frets:
Each line in a tab represents a string on your bass:
- The top line is the highest-pitched string (G on a 4-string bass).
- The bottom line is the lowest-pitched string (E on a 4-string 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.

2. Common Techniques

Hammer-On (h):
Play the first note by picking it, then press down on a higher fret with another finger without picking again.
```
G|-------------------|
D|-------5h7---------|
            
```
Pull-Off (p):
Pluck a note and then "pull off" your finger to let a lower fret ring.
```
G|-------------------|
D|-------7p5---------|
            
```
Slide (/ or \):
Move your finger up (/) or down (\) the fretboard while maintaining pressure.
```
G|-------------------|
D|-------5/7---------|
            
```

3. Advanced Techniques

Bend (b): Push the string up or down to raise the pitch. Example: G|-------7b9---------|
Vibrato (~): Shake the string slightly after playing a note to create a vibrating sound. Example: G|-------7~----------|
Muted Notes (x): Rest your finger lightly on the string without pressing a fret and pluck for a percussive "click" sound.

4. Rhythm and Timing

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.

5. Slap and Pop

Slap (s): Strike the string with the side of your thumb for a percussive sound.
Pop (p): Pull the string away from the fretboard and let it snap back.

Practice Makes Perfect

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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Alexisonfire — 44 Caliber Love Letter bass tabs