The Hanging Tree Bass Tabs - James Newton Howard F. Jennifer Lawrence @ BigBassTabs.com

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G |—0———3———2———————|
D |—————————————0———|
A |—————————————————|
E |—————————————————|
    1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &

Hanging Tree 

I sleuthed out this song relatively quick.
These aren't stacked notes; it's a second way to finger the notes:
——2——
——7——   With this song; Ive found it easier for me to be in 5th position:
—————   I   M   R   P  over the
—————  5th 6th 7th 8th frets
*=added word
                                      *
G |—0———2———5———7———|—2———2———2———0—————|—————0——2——5——7——2|—0——2——2——0——2———|
D |*5———7———————————|—7———7———7———5———2—|—2———5——7————————7|—5——7——7——5——7———|
A |*————————————————|—————————————————7—|—7————————————————|—————————————————|
E |—————————————————|———————————————————|——————————————————|—————————————————|
   
G |—9———7———5———7—5—|—2——0——2——2——2—0———|—————0——2——5——7——0|—2——2——2——0——2———|
D |—————————————————|—7——5——7——7——7—5—2—|—2———5——7————————5|—7——7——7——5——7——*|
A |—————————————————|—————————————————7—|—7————————————————|————————————————*|
E |—————————————————|———————————————————|——————————————————|—————————————————|

Are you, are you Coming to the tree? *where* they strung up a man They say who murdered three.
Strange things did happen here No stranger would it be If we met at midnight In the hanging tree.

Are you, are you Coming to the tree? Where a dead man called out For his love to flee.
Strange things did happen here No stranger would it be If we met at midnight In the hanging tree.

G |—0———2———5———7———|—9———9———7———5———2—|—0———0——2——2——5——7|—0——2——2——0——2———|
D |*5———7———————————|—————————————————7—|—5———5——7——7——————|—5——7——7——5——7———|
A |*————————————————|———————————————————|——————————————————|—————————————————|
E |—————————————————|———————————————————|——————————————————|—————————————————|
   
G |—9———7———5———7—5—|—2——0——2——2——2—0———|—————0——2——5——7——0|—2——2——2——0——2———|
D |—————————————————|—7——5——7——7——7—5—2—|—2———5——7————————5|—7——7——7——5——7——*|
A |—————————————————|—————————————————7—|—7————————————————|————————————————*|
E |—————————————————|———————————————————|——————————————————|—————————————————|
Are you, are you Coming to the tree? Where I told you to run, So we'd both be free.
Strange things did happen here No stranger would it be If we met at midnight In the hanging tree.

Are you, are you Coming to the tree? Wear a necklace of rope, Side by side with me.
Strange things did happen here No stranger would it be If we met at midnight In the hanging tree.

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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James Newton Howard f. Jennifer Lawrence — The Hanging Tree bass tabs