Lake Of Fire bass tabs
W E Q E E E Q E Q E E E S E. E Q E E E Q
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E Q. E E Q E Q E E E Q E Q E E E Q
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Chorus
E Q E E E Q E Q E E E S E. E Q E E E Q
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E Q E E E Q E Q E E E Q E Q E E E Q
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Verse 1 & 2
2/4 4/4
E Q. E Q. E Q. E Q. E Q. E Q. E Q E E E Q E E E E
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Chorus
E Q E E E Q E Q E E E S E. E Q E E E Q E Q E E E Q
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E Q E E E Q E Q E E E Q E Q E E E Q E Q E E E E E
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Guitar Solo — Outro
Q E. S E E E E E E Q E E E E Q E. S E E Q Q E E E E Q
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E E E. S E E E E Q E E E E Q
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E Q. E E Q E E +S E. E E Q +W
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Duration Legend
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W — whole; H — half; Q — quarter; E — 8th; S — 16th; T — 32nd; X — 64th; a — acciaccatura
+ — note tied to previous; . — note dotted; .. — note double dotted
Uncapitalized letters represent notes that are staccato (1/2 duration)
Irregular groupings are notated above the duration line
Duration letters will always appear directly above the note/fret number it represents the
duration for. Duration letters with no fret number below them represent rests. Multi—
bar rests are notated in the form Wxn, where n is the number of bars to rest for. Low
melody durations appear below the staff
Tablature Legend
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h — hammer—on
p — pull—off
b — bend
pb — pre—bend
r — bend release (if no number after the r, then release immediately)
/ — slide into or out of (from/to "nowhere")
s — legato slide
S — shift slide
— natural harmonic
— artificial harmonic
n(n) — tapped harmonic
~ — vibrato
tr — trill
T — tap
TP — trem. picking
PM — palm muting
n/ — tremolo bar dip; n = amount to dip
n — tremolo bar down
n/ — tremolo bar up
/n — tremolo bar inverted dip
= — hold bend; also acts as connecting device for hammers/pulls
<> — volume swell (louder/softer)
x — on rhythm slash represents muted slash
o — on rhythm slash represents single note slash
Misc Legend
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| — bar
|| — double bar
||o — repeat start
o|| — repeat end
*| — double bar (ending)
: — bar (freetime)
$ — Segno
& — Coda
Tempo markers — = BPM(8/16=s8/s16), where s8 = swing 8ths, s16 = swing
16ths
Learn to Play Lake Of Fire on Bass Guitar with These Easy Tabs
Introduction
If you are looking to expand your repertoire of songs on the bass guitar, Nirvana’s “Lake of Fire” is a great starting point. This song, originally written and recorded by the Meat Puppets, was covered by Nirvana on their Unplugged in New York album. It features a simple, yet catchy bassline that can be picked up quickly by beginners, while still providing a challenge for more experienced players.
In this article, we will provide you with easy to follow bass tabs to guide you through the song, as well as some tips on how to play it. Additionally, we will offer some suggestions for how to make this song your own by adding your own creative touches.
How to Read Bass Tabs
Before we dive into the tabs for “Lake of Fire,” it’s important to understand how to read them. Bass tabs are a shorthand way of representing where to place your fingers on the strings and frets of the bass guitar in order to play a particular note.
Bass tabs consist of horizontal lines representing each string of the bass guitar, with numbers indicating which fret to place your finger on. For example, if there is a number 3 on the second line (representing the A string), that means you should place your finger on the third fret of that string to play that particular note.
Now that you understand how to read bass tabs, let’s dive into the tabs for “Lake of Fire.”
“Lake of Fire” Bass Tabs
Verse:
G|------------|
D|------------|
A|--3-3-3-3---|
E|------------|
Chorus:
G|------------|
D|------------|
A|--------3---|
E|--0-3-5-----|
Bridge:
G|------------|
D|------------|
A|--3---------|
E|------0-1-3-|
It’s important to note that these tabs are just a starting point. Feel free to experiment with different rhythms and embellishments to make the song your own.
Tips for Playing “Lake of Fire”
While the tabs for “Lake of Fire” are relatively simple, there are some tips that can help you play the song more effectively:
- Use your fingers to pluck the strings, rather than a pick. This will give the song a more mellow, unplugged sound.
- Practice your timing. Make sure you are playing in time with the music, and try to tap your foot or count along to keep yourself on track.
- Experiment with different fingerings. Depending on the size of your hands, you may find it easier to play certain notes on different frets.
- Have fun with it! “Lake of Fire” is a great song to play with friends, so don’t be afraid to jam out and add your own flavor to the mix.
Conclusion
“Lake of Fire” is a great song for bass players of all levels. With its catchy melody and simple bassline, it’s a perfect starting point for beginners, while still providing a challenge for more experienced players.
While the tabs we provided offer a basic outline of the song, it’s important to experiment with different fingerings and rhythms to make the song your own. Use the tips we provided to help you along the way, and most importantly, have fun!