Band : Radio 4
Song : How The Stars Got Crossed
Tuning: EADG
tab by: Raz—L
verse
G ————————————————————————————————
D ————————————————21——————2444444—
A —444444344444444——000000———————— x8
E ————————————————————————————————
chorus
G ————————————————22222242—————————
D ————————————————————————44444444—
A —444444344444444————————————————— x2
E —————————————————————————————————
verse x6
chorus x2
break
G —————————————————————————
D ————————————44—44—44—444—
A —5545—45545———4——4——4———— x3
E —————————————————————————
G —————————————————————————
D ——5—55—5—5—5555555555555—
A —4—4——4—4————————————————
E —————————————————————————
G ———————————222——————
D ————————————————444—
A —444—xxxx——————————— x4
E —————————————————————
verse x5
chorus x4
verse x2
finish on
G ————
D ————
A —4~
E ————
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:
Each line in a tab represents a string on your 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.
Play the first note by picking it, then press down on a higher fret with another finger without picking again.
G|-------------------|
D|-------5h7---------|
Pluck a note and then "pull off" your finger to let a lower fret ring.
G|-------------------|
D|-------7p5---------|
Move your finger up (/) or down (\) the fretboard while maintaining pressure.
G|-------------------|
D|-------5/7---------|
G|-------7b9---------|
G|-------7~----------|
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.
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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