Aint Love Grand Bass Tabs - Atreyu @ BigBassTabs.com

Band: Atreyu
Title: Aint Love Grand

CHORUS("it's so hard..." singing): figure out your own rhythm
f—————————————————————————————————
c—————————————————————————————————
g—————————————————3—3—333—1—1—111—
c—0—0—000—3—3—333—————————————————

CHORUS v2: he also does this occasionally
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c—————————————————————————————————
g—————————————————3—3—345—1—1—111—
c—0—0—000—3—3—333—————————————————

VERSE("gutted like a pig..."): each number is a 16th note
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g—————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————8h10p8p7h8—
c—8888888888888888000000000000000088888888888888880000000000000000———————————
                                                                     ^ten
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c—8888888888888888000000000000000088888888888888885—5—555—5—5—5555

PRECHORUS("you would rather bleed..."): each number is a 16th note
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c—————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
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c—000—000—000—0005555555555555555—00——00——00——00—5555555555555555—

INTERLUDE:each is a half note, and the ~ means let it ring for another half
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c——————————
g—————3~2~—
c—0~~~—————

BRIDGE("it's so hard..." screaming): it's played in 16th notes. the > means goes on 
until the next one comes in. the '8' and '10' on C could be played in different combinations, 
so just find one that you like the best. the twelve on G is just played until the end of "are 
rolling in the back of your" and "just comes out".
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c———————8>10>———————————
g—555888—————888888812>—
c———————————————————————
           ^ten      ^twelve
OUTRO: each number is a 16th note
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c—888888888888888800000000000000h10—
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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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