If You Could Only See Bass Tabs - Tonic @ BigBassTabs.com

It's not necessarily the right way to play it, it has a few add—ins, a slide here, an extra 
note there, but it makes it sound really cool.

Standard Tuning.

"If You Could Only See" — Tonic

Chorus and Intro: (though there is no bass on first intro, you can still play it)

G————————————————————————————————————————————————————
D————————————————————————————————————————————————————
A—1——1——1——1—3—4——4——4——4—4——————————————————————————
E———————————————————————————4——4——4——4—4—2——2——2——4—4

G————————————————————————————————————————————————————
D————————————————————————————————————————————————————
A—1——1——1——1—3—4——4——4——4—4——————————————————————————
E———————————————————————————4——4——4——4—4—2——2——2——4—4

G————————————————————————————————————————————————————
D————————————————————————————————————————————————————
A—1——1——1——1—3—4——4——4——4—4——————————————————————————
E———————————————————————————4——4——4——4—4—2——2——2——4—4

G————————————————————————————————————————————————————
D————————————————————————————————————————————————————
A—1——1——1——1—3—4——4——4——4—4——————————————————————————
E———————————————————————————4——4——4——4—4—2———————————

Pre—Chorus:

G————————————————————————————————————————————————————
D————————————————————————————————————————————————————
A—1——1——1——1—3—4——4——4——4—4——————————————————————————
E———————————————————————————4——4——4——4—4—2——2——2——4—4

Bridge: (This bridge is played multiple times, mostly after the chorus)

G————————————————————————
D————————————————————————
A—1—1——————————————1——1——
E———————2—2——4—4—————————

Repeat as necessary


Verse: (This is partially where I changed it up to sound cooler, and not have the bass 
as sunk into the backround as usual)

G———————————————————————————————————————————————————————
D———————————————————————————————————————————————————————
A—————————————————————————————————————————66666—666—666—
E—46666——466—66646666—466—66622222—222—222———————————————

G———————————————————————————————————————————————————————
D———————————————————————————————————————————————————————
A—————————————————————————————————————————66666—666—666—
E—46666——466—66646666—466—66622222—222—222——————————————


Ok, so, here is the order you need to play in

Intro/Chorus
Bridge
Verse
Pre—Chorus
Intro/Chorus
Bridge
Verse
Pre—Chorus x2
Intro/Chorus
Bridge x2
Pre—Chorus x2
Chorus

There you go, it probably sounds better played with a felt pick, or if you can, finger 
picked. It's not 100% the way the bassist in Tonic Plays it, but it IS close, and I think 
it sounds just as good. The notes are correct at least, and I tried to put in accurate timing. 
Enjoy!

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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