FAULIEU. YOLO!!!! Bass TAB and Tips for Playing It on 5-String Bass

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If you're working on FAULIEU.’s YOLO!!!! on bass, this guide is built to help you get more out of the TAB than simply reading fret numbers. The version covered here uses a 5-string bass in B E A D G tuning, giving you the full low-B range of a standard 5-string setup.

That extra string can be a huge advantage, but it can also make things a little messy if your hands aren't used to controlling the lower register. So instead of rushing straight into the notes, we'll look at how to approach the fretboard, manage the low-B string, choose practical positions, and turn the TAB into a useful practice session.

The information on this page is designed around the bass-playing side of the song. The TAB is a practical reference, while the original recording can be used to check timing, phrasing, and overall musical context.

The transcription featured here is an independently created bass transcription intended as a learning and practice resource. It is not presented as an official FAULIEU. transcription or publication.

YOLO!!!! on Bass: Quick Info

Item	Details
Artist	FAULIEU.
Song	YOLO!!!!
Bass	5-string bass
Tuning	B E A D G
Main focus	5-string navigation, low-B control, timing, articulation, muting, and TAB reading
TAB purpose	Independent reference for bass practice

Start With the B E A D G Setup

Before getting into the TAB, make sure the bass is actually in the tuning used for this transcription: B E A D G.

If you're already comfortable with a 5-string bass, this will feel familiar. If you normally play a 4-string, the low-B string is the first thing that deserves some attention.

The important thing is not just knowing that the lowest string is B. You want your hands and ears to recognize where that string fits into the rest of the fretboard.

Map the Open Strings First

String	Pitch	What to notice
5th	B	Lowest register and resonance
4th	E	Familiar 4-string starting point
3rd	A	Middle-register reference
2nd	D	Upper-middle reference
1st	G	Higher-register reference

Play each open string slowly from low to high and back again. Don't worry about speed. The point is to make the five-string layout feel normal before you start decoding the TAB.

The Low-B String Changes Your Options

One of the biggest reasons to use a 5-string is flexibility. The low-B string gives you access to a lower register without forcing your fretting hand to travel as far down the neck.

But here's the catch: having more options doesn't automatically mean you should use all of them.

When reading the TAB, look at where the notes sit and think about the most comfortable route through the phrase. Sometimes staying in one position is easier. Sometimes moving to another string creates a cleaner transition.

There isn't one universal fingering that works for every bassist. Your hand size, technique, and comfort all matter.

Think in Positions, Not Just Numbers

Instead of looking at a TAB line like:

“7... 5... 3... 2... 5...”

try seeing it as a movement across the fretboard.

Ask yourself:

• Where is my hand starting?
• Can I keep several notes under the same hand position?
• Is a string change easier than a large position shift?
• Would the low-B string make the movement more comfortable?

That mindset makes TAB much easier to memorize because you're learning a physical pathway instead of a random sequence of numbers.

Low-B Control Is a Skill of Its Own

The low-B string can sound massive. That's cool. But if you don't control its resonance, it can also make a bass part sound blurry.

This is where muting becomes important. Your fretting hand and plucking hand both have jobs to do when you're working around the lower strings.

Try the Low-B Stop Test

1. Play the open B string.
2. Let the note ring naturally.
3. Stop the note cleanly.
4. Repeat the movement several times.
5. Play the B again while sounding another string.
6. Listen for accidental resonance.

The goal is simple: you should be able to decide when the low B rings and when it stops.

Once that control becomes automatic, 5-string playing gets much cleaner.

Don't Let the TAB Become a Crutch

TAB is awesome because it gives you a fast way to see where the notes are. But there's another skill hiding underneath it: learning to recognize the fretboard without needing to stare at every number.

After learning a short section, put the TAB aside and try playing it from memory.

If you miss something, no big deal. Check the TAB, fix the missing part, and try again.

This back-and-forth process helps connect three things: your eyes, your hands, and your ears.

Use Short Loops Instead of Full-Song Repeats

One mistake a lot of players make is repeatedly playing the whole song even though one small section is still causing problems.

That's basically practicing everything you're already good at while avoiding the thing you actually need to fix.

Instead, choose a short section and loop it.

The 4-Loop Method

Loop	What to do	Main goal
1	Read the TAB slowly	Understand the notes
2	Play without rushing	Clean movement
3	Repeat with a metronome	Stable timing
4	Play from memory	Build independence from TAB

Once the section feels solid, connect it to the phrase before and after it. That's where the isolated exercise becomes real playing.

Timing First, Speed Second

When a bass line feels difficult, it's tempting to blame the tempo. Sometimes the actual problem is timing.

Start at a speed where you can play the phrase without hesitation. Use a metronome and listen carefully to whether your notes land consistently with the pulse.

Once that feels stable, increase the tempo gradually.

Use a Simple Tempo Ladder

• Comfortable: You can play the phrase without tension.
• Controlled: The movement feels repeatable.
• Challenging: Mistakes begin appearing.
• Reset: Drop back down and rebuild control.

There is no prize for forcing a phrase at a speed your hands can't control yet. Clean repetition wins.

Note Length Can Change the Whole Feel

When learning bass, it's easy to focus entirely on pitch. But a bassist also controls the amount of space around each note.

Try taking a short phrase from the TAB and experimenting with three approaches:

• Longer sustain: Let the notes ring.
• Shorter notes: Stop them earlier with controlled muting.
• Reference match: Compare the result with the original recording.

You're not changing the notes. You're changing how the notes behave. That is a huge part of what makes bass feel musical.

Fingerstyle or Pick?

If you already have a preferred technique, stick with it. If you're still figuring out your approach, use this song as a chance to compare both.

Technique	Focus	Quick test
Fingerstyle	Evenness between fingers	Can both fingers produce a similar volume?
Pick	Consistent attack	Does the attack stay even during string changes?
Either	Timing and articulation	Does the groove remain steady?

The goal isn't to decide which technique is “correct.” The goal is finding a technique that gives you reliable timing, clean articulation, and comfortable movement.

Five-String Navigation Drill

Here's a practice idea you can use even outside this song. Take a short phrase from the TAB and identify the lowest note in it. Then find that same pitch in another practical position on the neck.

You don't necessarily have to use the alternative position in the song. You're simply training your brain to see more than one route.

Why This Helps

Five-string basses can feel huge when you're new to them because there are more choices everywhere. Learning alternate routes gradually turns that extra range into something useful rather than confusing.

Eventually, you'll start looking at a TAB and thinking: “I know where this lives.”

That's a much better feeling than hunting for every note one at a time.

Use the Recording as a Musical Reference

The original recording is useful for checking things that TAB alone cannot fully communicate, such as timing, phrasing, note length, and the relationship between the bass and the rest of the arrangement.

Here's the original recording reference for FAULIEU. – YOLO!!!!:

Try listening to a short section first. Then look at the corresponding TAB. After that, play the phrase slowly and return to the recording.

That cycle helps you connect what you see on the page with what you actually hear.

A 20-Minute YOLO!!!! Practice Session

You don't need to spend an entire afternoon on one song. A focused 20-minute session can be plenty when every few minutes has a clear purpose.

Time	Focus	Goal
0–3 min	Tune and warm up	Get comfortable with B E A D G
3–7 min	TAB reading	Map the fretboard movement
7–12 min	Short phrase loops	Build reliable movement
12–16 min	Timing and note length	Tighten the groove
16–20 min	Play with the recording	Check musical consistency

Record Yourself Once in a While

This is one of those super simple tricks that can reveal stuff you don't notice while you're playing.

Record one short section on your phone and listen back. Don't judge the entire performance. Listen for one thing at a time.

• Are the notes landing consistently?
• Are some strings noticeably louder than others?
• Is the low B ringing when it shouldn't?
• Are your note endings controlled?
• Does your hand movement look or sound tense?

Fix one problem, record again, and compare. That's a way more useful feedback loop than simply playing the same section over and over.

What If You're Coming From a 4-String Bass?

If you're normally a 4-string player, don't feel like you have to master the entire 5-string fretboard immediately. Start with the four familiar strings and gradually incorporate the low B.

The goal is to make the fifth string feel like an extension of your existing instrument knowledge.

Try This Transition

1. Play a familiar phrase using only the E A D G area.
2. Find where the low B sits in relation to the E string.
3. Play the open B and E strings slowly.
4. Move between the two without rushing.
5. Use the low B only when it makes musical or physical sense.

You don't need to force the fifth string into every phrase. It's there when you need the extra range.

Common 5-String Problems to Watch For

Problem	What may be happening	Try this
Low notes sound muddy	Too much resonance or attack	Reduce force and improve muting
String changes feel awkward	Plucking movement is too large	Practice slowly with smaller motions
Low B keeps ringing	Unwanted resonance isn't being stopped	Practice deliberate muting
TAB feels confusing	Every number is being treated separately	Group notes into short phrases
Tempo falls apart	Speed increased too quickly	Return to a controlled tempo

Ready to Work on the YOLO!!!! Bass TAB?

The independently created FAULIEU. – YOLO!!!! Bass TAB is provided as a practical reference for learning and practicing the bass part. For the best results, use the TAB together with the B E A D G tuning information, the original recording, and the practice ideas throughout this guide.

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This Bass TAB is an independently created transcription intended as a learning and practice resource. FAULIEU., YOLO!!!!, the original composition, recording, and related intellectual property remain the property of their respective rights holders. This page is not an official FAULIEU. publication, transcription, or endorsement.

More FAULIEU. Bass TABs Will Be Added

This article is part of a growing FAULIEU. Bass TAB collection. As more songs are independently transcribed and prepared, new Bass TAB articles will be added over time.

The main FAULIEU. collection page will also be updated whenever a new song is published. That page uses a simple song list rather than a large table, making it easy to keep expanding the collection.

So this YOLO!!!! article is not meant to be the final FAULIEU. resource. It's one entry in a collection that can continue growing as more songs are prepared.

Final Practice Checklist

• Set your bass to B E A D G.
• Get familiar with the low-B string before tackling difficult phrases.
• Look at TAB as a map of the fretboard, not just a list of numbers.
• Practice short sections instead of repeatedly running the entire song.
• Keep your low-B resonance under control.
• Work with a metronome before pushing the tempo.
• Pay attention to note length and articulation.
• Try different positions if a phrase feels unnecessarily awkward.
• Use the original recording to check timing and musical context.
• Record yourself occasionally and listen for one problem at a time.
• Try playing learned sections without looking at the TAB.

Once the five-string layout starts feeling natural, you'll notice that the low B stops feeling like “the extra string” and starts feeling like part of your normal fretboard vocabulary. That's when five-string playing gets really fun.

More FAULIEU. Bass TABs will be added and the collection will be updated over time.

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