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Unsigned — In The Beginning bass tabs



Artist: One Long Year
Song: In The Beginning
Tabbed By: [email protected]
Website Address: www.onelongyear.tk

This is my bands own song so please play it. It is also the first tab I have ever done
We are a band from the town of Chesterfield along with another local band called Overdue.
Check our website for gig dates and lyrics for this song!!!

Intro (No Bass In The First Bar)
Bass comes in the second bar were you play an open E

E0 ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~



Intro in the 3rd bar

G— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
D— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
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E— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —


X 4
Verse 1 (Just Bass and vocals)

G— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
D— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
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E— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —

X 4

Chorus

G— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
D— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
A— — — — — — — — — — — — 3333
E0—00—2—22—3—33— — — —

X 2

Verse 2 (Bass, drums and vocals)

G— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
D— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
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E— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —

X 4

Chorus


G— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
D— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
A— — — — — — — — — — — — 3333
E0—00—2—22—3—33— — — —

X 4

Verse 3

G— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
D— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
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E— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —

X 4


Interlude Part 1
(Just bass For 1st Bar)


G— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
D— — — — — — — — — — — — 5 — 5 — 7 — 7
A— 2 — 2 — 4 — 4 — 3 — 3 — 5 — 5 —
E0 — 0 — 2 — 2 — — — — — — — — — — — —

X 8

Interlude Part 2
(Bass and Guitar)


G— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
D— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
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E— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —

X 2

Chorus
(Twice with screaming the two times the chorus so 10 times in total)

G— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
D— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
A— — — — — — — — — — — — 3333
E0—00—2—22—3—33— — — —

X 10

Ending (End suddenly on the last time by playing one 2)

G— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
D— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
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E— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —

X 2

Tablature player for this song:
Unsigned - In The Beginning Bass Tab

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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