U2 - With Or Without You [TABS] bass cover

U2 - With Or Without You
bass cover by Florain

bass - Fender Custom Shop Pino Palladino signature P-bass
strings - Thomastik flatwound

audio recording - Universal Audio Apollo Twin USB Duo (Pro Tools)
video recording - Samsung Galaxy S8

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[DIASDEMUSICA]

For those ·"great condecorated musicians" out here commenting the difficulty of the song, just to remember them that music does not consist of difficulty, but in creating atmospheres, landscapes and Feeling! That´s what music is all about. Sometimes a melody is difficult to play, and sometimes is not.
And sometimes the most difficult things to play are those simple things like a 2 chord song or a 4 chord bass line, because its own simplicity. Keep a perfect timming here withou relaxing is the point. Great bass tone here!!

[seancameron]

Adam Clayton might not be rated as one of the "great" bassists of his generation but I believe he gives to the songs what the songs require without over complicating things unnecessarily. For me personally what I find challenging with his basslines is that you need to be a frigging metronome in order to keep time. It so easy to drift off when playing 8th notes across so many bars - not to mention keeping track of where exactly you are within the overall structure of the song. Respect!

[ars]

Adam, the king of clean, beautiful, simple and effective bass lines. This guy works for the band, for the music. This is the true "spirit of a rock band". Work together. 4 by 1.

[wg]

This is legit what most bassist will play in a sesson for a good 80% of the time. Being consistent and stable is key for a good musician.

[j.b]

This is one of my favorite bass lines ever. That's why i'm play bass and I love

[johnforjustice]

Perfection is achieved, not when there is nothing more to add, but when there is nothing left to take away.

[yonsuprapto]

Long time no practice, now I play my bass again with this song. Thank you so much U2, especially Adam ...

[hewolf]

Hey! Music is not a sport! It’s not about difficulties, unreal speed, it’s not a competition. It’s all about how it makes you feel! This song and bass line is amazing! Thanks for the tab, for your time and dedication, it’s very much appreciated!

[Martin-ktbe]

I feel so much nostalgia when i hear this song, this is the first song i've ever learn on bass probably as many others. Simple but pretty effective line, perfect for begginers to "free" their fingers.

[Defmusicman]

One of the best songs ever and one of the easiest for beginners.

[markmontgomery]

Good job! This is a great song to practice using two fingers on your plucking hand since you only have to move on two strings. really helps with the rhythm. Plus it won't make you look like a beginner. No matter how simple a song is to play always, index and middle fingers.

[stephenwilliams]

You did this very well with even notes and a great tone. Always loved that bass line

[vousiex]

tips for people trying to learn (new or not) it helps if you count 1& 2& 3& 4& instead of 1 2 3 4. it just helps you keep your timing if you aren’t using a metronome after 4& you’d just go back to 1&

&= and// so it would be 1 and 2 and 3 and 4 and 1…

[wolfgangdesmidt]

De todas las que he visto me encanta el tono que le sacaste a ese bajito

[yvanoff]

My teacher directed me to this bassline to learn the instrument, becaus well, lets face it it's rather easy.... And now a few months later I've been able to play mostly in sync for the whole song ! Im sure it wasn't that great but it feels good to be able to play a bassline at a correct level, even an easy one (im sure in a few years I'll wonder how i ever struggled to match the rhythm lmao )

[donjorge]

Perfect for a bloody beginner as me! Thanks a lot!

[ahmadjunaedy]

With or without you ? I think it's so easy Sir, it's really a nice song from U2, by the way thank you for the tablature Sir, it's really help me to play the Bazz...!!!

[JohnSanchezooDrumrBoi]

Thanks for sharing. First song i played on the bass today. Still learning.

[videosmydad]

I hope one day to see this bassline "reimagined" or rebuilt - I know for a fact that a more vibrant bassline can exist for this song that will enhance it.

[henryfreeman]

Keeping the timing is the challenge, Some of the comments were saying this hard to play, its just another challenge, to me a challenge is an opportunity to get better as a bassist. I won't stop playing till I get it under my nails, 😊 I got this piece under my nails piece o cake...