This tab is in key the whole way through, unlike other tabs on here. this is almost perfect.
There is one part which i wasnt sure about which is the fill in the last part of the intro
i have filled it in with a VERY similar fill THAT IS IN KEY, so as it still sounds
Have fun.
P.S this is the only tab to me that sounds perfect.
INTRO part 1
Gb———0—0———0~~~0——0———————12—12———12—9—————————————|
Db———7—7———7h9/10—10———9——0——0————0——0—————————————|
Ab—————————————————————————————————————————————————|
Eb—————————————————————————————————————————————————| x4
INTRO part 2
Gb—————————————————————————————————————————————————|
Db—————————————————————————————————————————————————|
Ab—————————————————————————————————————————————————|
Eb———0—4—555————0—4—555—————0—4—555———0—4—555——————| x3
INTRO part 3
Gb———————————7—5—————————————————7—5———————————————|
Db——————————————7—5—————————————————7—5————————————|
Ab—————————————————7—5—————————————————7—5—————————|
Eb——55555555————————————55555555———————————————————| x4
GUITAR AND DRUM FILL (15SECS)
CHORUS — LISTEN FOR STRUMMING RHYTHM
Gb—————————————————————————————————————————————————|
Db—————————————————————————————————————————————————|
Ab——————————————————————————55555555555————————————|
Eb——55555555555—11111111111————————————————————————| X4
BRIDGE — LISTEN FOR TIMINGS
Gb—————————————————————————————————————————————————|
Db—————————————————————————————————————————————————|
Ab—————————————————————————————————————————————————|
Eb——00——00—————00——00—————00——00—————00——00————————| X2
Gb—————————————————————————————————————————————————|
Db—————————————————————————————————————————————————|
Ab—————————————————————————————————————————————————|
Eb——00——00XXXXX00——00XXXXX—00——00XXXXX—00——00XXXXX—|
CHORUS — LISTEN FOR STRUMMING RHYTHM
Gb—————————————————————————————————————————————————|
Db—————————————————————————————————————————————————|
Ab——————————————————————————55555555555————————————|
Eb——55555555555—11111111111————————————————————————| X3
^^ (NOT 4)
CHORUS — LOW STRING CHORDS HAVE DIFFERENT TIMING, LISTEN TO TRACK
Gb—————————————————————————————————————————————————|
Db—————————————————————————————————————————————————|
Ab——————————————————————————55555555555————————————|
Eb——55555555555—11111111111————————————————————————|
THEN FINISH OFF BY HITTING THE;
Eb———5————————————————————————————————————————————
REPEATEDLY, AND VOILA THERE'S YOUR SONG. FEEL FREE TO SUBMIT SUGGESTIONS FOR IMPROVEMENT
I THOUGHT IT
WAS PERFECT :) PLEASE RATE IT IF YOU THOUGHT SO TO? :) MANY THANKS
RATFACE :)

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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