Holiday! bass tabs
I dont think this Tab is completely correct but its what i play
and it sounds good and its pretty simple so good for begginers.
Wait a little bit Bass doesnt come straight in at the beggining
then its
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do this 3 times
then
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do this once then
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That might be too many 3's but its obvious when to stop
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then the chorus!
Chorus
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you dont come in straight after the chorus the guitar plays one
bar of its thing then you come in
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you play this twice then back to the chorus then its the guitar solo
during the guitar solo you play this
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,same for the Bass Solo)
then its
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Then its Bass solo time Whoooo!
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then right after that you play
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then you play the chorus twice but at the end of the second time
you keep playing the 3's until he says Holiday then its
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The End!
try this it should sound quite good but its not definately right
Learn to Play the Bassline for Green Day’s “Holiday!”
Introduction
If you’re a fan of Green Day and want to learn how to play the bassline for one of their most popular songs, you’re in luck! “Holiday!” features an energetic bassline that is both fun and challenging to play. Whether you’re a beginner or intermediate player, our easy-to-follow bass tabs will help you master this song in no time.
Before we dive into the tabs, it’s important to note that the bassline for “Holiday!” is played on a four-string bass in standard tuning (E-A-D-G). Some sections of the song also feature muted notes, which are indicated in the tabs with an “x”.
Now, let’s get started and learn how to play the bassline for “Holiday!”
Bass Tabs
Below are the bass tabs for “Holiday!” by Green Day. Follow the tabs and practice along with the song to get the timing and rhythm down. Good luck!
Verse
G|-------------------|| D|--2-----2----------|| A|--------2----4----|| E|---0-----------0--||
In the verse, you’ll play the same four notes three times with a slight variation on the fourth time.
Chorus
G|--------------------|| D|--------------------|| A|-2--2--2-2-2--4--4--|| E|--------------------||
The chorus features a simple two-note pattern that repeats twice.
Bridge
G|----------------------|| D|----------------------|| A|----------------------|| E|-0--0--5-5-5--3--3--5--||
The bridge is the most challenging part of the song and features several quick and complex basslines. Practice this section slowly and gradually increase your speed as you get more comfortable with the notes.
Conclusion
Congratulations! You’ve learned how to play the bassline for Green Day’s “Holiday!” With practice, you’ll be able to play the entire song from start to finish and impress your friends and bandmates. Keep practicing and have fun!
Remember, if you ever get stuck or need additional help, there are many online resources and video tutorials available to guide you through the song. Don’t be afraid to ask for help or advice if you need it.
Thanks for reading and happy playing!
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