BTAB: The Down Town
Artist: Days of the New
Album: Days of the New
Author: Rattman ([email protected])
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Drop D Tuning.
Intro Riff (intro is just guitar, this is played whenever that riff is
played later):
G———————————————————————————
D———————————————————————————
A———————————————————————————
D—6—1—4—6—1—4—2—2—2—2—4—4—4—
Verse:
G—————————————————————————————
D—————————————————————————————
A—————————————————————————————
D—6——4—4——6—6——4—4——2—2—2—2—2—
Chorus:
"bring me..."
G————————————————————
D————————————————————
A————————————————————
D—6—6——4—4——1—1—1—1——
"dooooowwwn...."
G—————————————————
D—————————————————
A—————————————————
D—2——2——2——2———2——
Bridge:
"I don't feel..."
G———————
D———————
A———————
D—3~—2~—
^When it speeds up you pick each note longer, let in ring in the slow parts.
Taken from Padrino's Bass Tab Archive: http://members.xoom.com/jszalma/
Days of the New is an alternative rock band from Louisville, Kentucky, formed in 1995. The band consists of vocalist/guitarist Travis Meeks and a variety of supporting musicians. They are best known for the hit singles "Touch, Peel and Stand" and "Shelf in the Room," both from their self-titled debut album.
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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