Joy Division

New Dawn Fades
Bass tab
>From the "Unknown Pleasures" album

from: [email protected]

  This is one of my favorite songs from one of my favorite bands.
  This is the main part repeated all over the song but with slight changes 
like the timing,
is never the same. James Hooks never played this bass with the same timing 
twice, there's a
little of improvisation in it. Just play the intro like this and then play 
the same
figure trying to change the timing a little. Just repeat the first part to 
the end.

  Main figure:
G:———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
D:———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
A:——7———7———7—7—7——7—7——7—7—0—5————5—5—5——5——5—5—0——3——3——3——3—3—3—3—3—3——3—3—3——
E:———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————

G:——————————————————————————————————
D:——————————————————————————————————
A:——0——0—0—0——0—0—0——0—0—0—0—0—0————
E:——————————————————————————————————


  This is an example of the variations of the timing and improvisations like 
the D at the end
of the figure like James Hooks used to do:
G:———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
D:———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
A:——7——7—7—7——7—7——7—7——7—7—7—0—5——5—5—5——5—5——5—5——5—5—5—0—3——3—3—3——3—3—3——3—3——3—3—3——
E:———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————

G:—————————————————————————————————
D:—————————————————————————————————
A:——0——0——0——0—0—5——5—5—5—5—5—5————
E:—————————————————————————————————


  Repeat this figure from the middle of the last solo to the end:
G:——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
D:——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
A:——7———7———7—7—7——7—7——7—7—0—5——5—5—5——5—5—5——5—5——5—5—0——3——3—3—3——3—3—3——3—3——3—3—3——
E:——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————

G:————————————————12—12——11—11——9—9——7—7————
D:————————————————0— 0—— 0— 0—— 0—0——0—0————
A:——0——0—0—0——0—0———————————————————————————
E:——————————————————————————————————————————


  And this is the end of the song:
G:——12—12——11—11——9—9——7—7————      G:——12—12——11—11——9—9——7—7—7————||
D:——0— 0—— 0— 0—— 0—0——0—0———— Repeat 7 Times     D:——0— 0—— 0— 0—— 0—0——0—0—0————||
A:————————————————————————————    and then: ——>   A:——————————————————————————————||
E:————————————————————————————                    E:——————————————————————————————||


  Well....... there you go.
  Enjoy!


  Any coments or whatever mail me to: [email protected]
  Transcribed by Carlos Macera.

About Joy Division

Joy Division were an English rock band formed in 1976 in Salford, Greater Manchester. Originally named Warsaw, the band primarily consisted of Ian Curtis (vocals and occasional guitar), Bernard Sumner (guitar and keyboards), Peter Hook (bass guitar and backing vocals) and Stephen Morris (drums and percussion).

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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Joy Division — New Dawn Fades (ver 2) bass tabs