Fall Down (ver 2) bass tabs
Tabbed by
Chad Phillips
Git Fiddle Picker Extraordinaire
verse is mostly these 2 riffs with variation
G |————————————————————————————————|———————————————————————————————|
D |—————3——3—h—5———————————————————|—————3—2—p—0———————————————————|
A |—5— 5—————————3——3—h—5———————3——|—5——5———————3——3—h—5—————3—————|
E |——————————————————————3—h—5—————|————————————————————3—h—5——————|
with this variation also usually going into the chorus
G |————————————————————————————————|
D |—————3——3—h—5———————————————————|
A |—5— 5—————————3——3—h—5——————————|
E |——————————————————————3——3——————|
chorus
G |————————————————————————————————|
D |————————————————————————————————|
A |—5—————————3————————————————————|
E |——————————————————————3—————————|
this is a few variations of the bass run that happens during the chorus
(Chad calls it the refrain)
G |————————————————————————————————————————|
D |—————————7——————————————————2—5—2———————|
A |—5—5—7—8———8—7—5———————3—3—5——————5—3———|
E |——————————————————————————————————————3—|
2 more alternates to this run
G |——————————————————————————————————————————|
D |—————————5——————————————————————5—————————|
A |—3—3—5—7———7—5—3———————————5—7————7—5—————|
E |————————————————3——————8—8————————————8—3—|
Don't forget the double tap for the ending.
This is pretty darn close if not near dead on
Listen to the song for the arrangement and have fun with it.
Fast song that will help you work on your hammer.
(transposed to this format by his lowly assistant and receiver of this gift, Andy P)
Fall Down Ver 2 Bass Tabs – Learn How to Play It Today!
Introduction
Are you a bass guitar player looking to learn a new song? Fall Down Ver 2 is a great choice if you want to improve your skills and impress your friends. This song was written by Bob Marley and it’s a classic in the reggae world. In this article, we will provide you with easy to follow bass tabs as well as tips and tricks to help you master this song.
How to Play Fall Down Ver 2 on Bass Guitar: Step by Step Guide
Before we start, you will need to tune your bass guitar to standard tuning. The notes for each string in standard tuning are:
- E string – E
- A string – A
- D string – D
- G string – G
Verse
The verse is played with the following bass notes:
- E string, 7th fret
- A string, 5th fret
- E string, 7th fret
- A string, 5th fret
Start slowly and make sure you get the rhythm right. You can tap your foot or use a metronome to help you keep time.
Chorus
The chorus features a different rhythm and bass notes:
- D string, 5th fret
- A string, 7th fret
- E string, 7th fret
- D string, 5th fret
Practice the chorus until you can play it smoothly without mistakes. Remember to keep the rhythm steady and don’t rush.
Bridge
The bridge is a bit more challenging, but with practice, you can master it. The bass notes for the bridge are:
- G string, 4th fret
- E string, 7th fret
- A string, 5th fret
- D string, 4th fret
Tip: You can slow down the tempo if you’re having trouble playing the bridge at full speed. As you become more comfortable with the song, you can gradually increase the tempo.
Interlude
The interlude is played with the same bass notes as the chorus:
- D string, 5th fret
- A string, 7th fret
- E string, 7th fret
- D string, 5th fret
Practice the interlude until you can play it smoothly. The key to success is to keep the rhythm steady throughout the song.
Tips and Tricks
Here are some tips and tricks to help you improve your playing:
- Start slowly: Don’t try to play too fast from the beginning. Start at a slow tempo and gradually increase the speed as you become more comfortable with the song.
- Use a metronome: A metronome can help you keep the rhythm steady and improve your timing.
- Practice regularly: Repetition is the key to success. Practice the song every day and you will see progress.
- Watch tutorial videos: You can find many tutorial videos on YouTube that can help you learn the song faster.
Conclusion
Playing Fall Down Ver 2 on the bass guitar is a great way to improve your skills and have fun. We hope this article has provided you with the knowledge and inspiration to learn this song. Remember to start slowly, use a metronome, practice regularly and watch tutorial videos. With time and dedication, you can master Fall Down Ver 2 and other songs. Happy playing!