
Artist: Death Cab For Cutie
Song: Marching Bands of Manhattan
Tabber: TheEmuIsEmo

Ok, to clear this up before I begin, if I say a high number, I mean 
that number, for instance, if I put 18, I mean 18, not 1—8. Ok? 
Simple enough...

Alright, The intro is chords, and it starts in at about 25 seconds 
into the song (you start in with Ben ) 
I would suggest playing this with your Pinkie and Index fingers, 
but that's just me. 

Intro:
G——17——17——17——17——17——17——17——17——16——16——16——16——12——12——12——12——
D——15——15——15——15——15——15——15——15——13——13——13——13——10——10——10——10——
A——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
E——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————

G——14——14——14——14——14——14——14——14——12——12——12——12——12——12——12——12——————————
D——12——12——12——12——12——12——12——12——10——10——10——10——10——10——10——10——————————
A—————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 
E—————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— X4 

Now after that fourth time it goes straight into this rift with 
barely any pause at all so be ready, here it is:

Pre—chorus:
G—————————————————————————————————————————
D——33333333/77777777—————————————————————— 
A————————————————————33333333—55555555————
E————————————————————————————————————————— X2

Chorus:
G——————————————————————————————————————————————
D——————————————————————————————33333333————————
A——33333333—2222——————55555555—————————————————
E————————————————3333—————————————————————————— X4

Now this next part is played all the way through until the end. 
It may seem tricky at first to some of you guys but it's actually 
pretty simple once  you get comfortable playing it. ok? Here you go: 

Outro:
G————————————————————10/3—————————————————————————————
D——33333333/77777—10——————————————————————————————————
A—————————————————————————33333333—55555555———————————
E————————————————————————————————————————————————————— X13 (I'm 99.9% sure...)

About Death Cab For Cutie

Death Cab for Cutie is an American indie rock band, formed in Bellingham, Washington in 1997. The band consists of Ben Gibbard (vocals, guitar), Chris Walla (guitar, production), Nick Harmer (bass) and Jason McGerr (drums). Gibbard took the band name from the title of the song written by Neil Innes and Vivian Stanshall and performed by their group, the Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band, in The Beatles' 1967 film, Magical Mystery Tour.

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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