This is my first tab, and it's a really easy song to play.
From DFA1979's Romantic Rights EP, released shortly after their
debut EP Head's Up!
(Riff #1)
G————————————————————————————————|
D————————————————————————————————|
A—6————————4————————6————————————|
E———6—6666———4—4444———6—66666666—|
(Riff #2)
A———————————————————————————————|
D——————————6————————————————————|
A—6—8—8888———6—6666—7———————————|
E————————————————————6—66666666—|
(Riff #3)
A——————————————————————|
D——————————————————————|
A———————————6——————————|
E——33333333———66666666—|
Order:
#1 — (x3)
#2 — (x2)
#1 — (x2)
#2 — (x4)
#3 — (x2)
#1 — (x2)
#2 — (x4)
At the very end, if you want to keep it exact to
the original recording, do a pickscrape from your
bass' pickup to the edge of the fretboard.
Death from Above 1979 were a Toronto based Canadian dance-punk duo in the 2000s.
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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