Getting Into the Bass TAB Part of HANABIE.’s O・TA・KUラブリー伝説

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If you're learning HANABIE.'s O・TA・KUラブリー伝説 | OTAKU LOVELY DENSETSU on bass, there's one thing you should get right before anything else: the tuning. This bass part uses a four-string bass tuned to B F# B E, so the instrument feels quite different from a standard-tuned four-string.

That lower setup is actually a cool opportunity for bass players. Instead of thinking of the tuning as something you simply have to deal with before reading the TAB, you can use it as part of the practice itself. It changes the way your hands move, the way you approach the low register, and the way you control unwanted string noise.

This guide is built around those practical details. The TAB is here to show you where the notes go, but the goal of this article is to help you actually play the part with better timing, cleaner muting, and more control.

Quick Song Information

Item	Details
Artist	HANABIE. 花冷え。
Song	O・TA・KUラブリー伝説 | OTAKU LOVELY DENSETSU
Instrument	Bass Guitar
Bass Used for TAB	4-string bass
Tuning	B F# B E
Main Practice Focus	Low tuning, timing, muting, string control, and consistency

Before You Start: Tune the Bass First

Let's keep this simple: don't start reading the TAB until the bass is actually in the right tuning.

The tuning for this TAB is:

String	Pitch	Direction From Standard
4th string	B	Lower
3rd string	F#	Lower
2nd string	B	Lower
1st string	E	Lower

If you're coming from standard tuning, don't assume your usual fretboard shapes will immediately feel natural. The string-to-string relationships have changed, so your muscle memory can easily try to take over.

That's one reason why it's worth spending a couple of minutes just playing the open strings before starting the song.

Do a Quick Tuning Check

• Check each open string individually.
• Play the strings again after tuning the last one.
• Listen for obvious buzzing or unstable notes.
• Retune if the pitch shifts after playing.
• Only then start working through the TAB.

It sounds basic, but getting the tuning right can save you a ton of frustration later.

Why This Tuning Changes Your Practice

B F# B E is not just a different set of letters on a tuner. It changes the physical relationship between your strings and the notes under your fingers.

If you're used to standard tuning, your hands have probably memorized certain shapes without you even thinking about it. That's great until the tuning changes.

Suddenly, the same familiar shape doesn't necessarily produce the notes your fingers expect.

So for this song, try to think less about memorizing shapes and more about understanding the actual notes and movement.

Break the Muscle-Memory Habit

Take a small section from the TAB. Don't play it at full speed. Instead, look at the first few notes, identify which strings they're on, and then play them slowly.

After repeating the phrase a few times, look away from the TAB and see if your hands still know where to go.

If they don't, that's totally fine. It just means you need a little more time with the tuning.

Low Tuning Means You Need Better String Control

Lower notes can sound huge, but unwanted low-end noise can get messy fast. When several strings are allowed to ring at the same time, the bass can lose definition.

That's why muting deserves more attention when you're playing this setup.

You don't need some crazy advanced technique. You just need to make sure that strings you're not playing aren't adding random noise.

Use Your Fretting Hand as a Mute

Your fretting hand doesn't always need to press a note all the way down. Sometimes a light touch is enough to stop a string from ringing.

Try playing a short note and then relaxing the pressure without completely removing your finger. Listen to how quickly the sound disappears.

That tiny movement is useful for controlling note length.

Your Plucking Hand Helps Too

Depending on your technique, the side of your hand or unused fingers can help keep other strings under control.

The important thing isn't which exact muting method you use. What matters is that the bass produces the notes you intended and stays quiet when it should.

Don't Play the Low Notes Too Hard

Here's a small thing that can make a big difference. When you're playing a low-tuned bass, it can be tempting to hit the strings harder because you want the part to feel powerful.

But more force doesn't automatically mean more impact.

In fact, hitting a low string too aggressively can make the note sound less controlled. Try using a relaxed attack first. Then gradually add intensity when the music actually calls for it.

Try This Attack Exercise

Take one short phrase and play it three times:

1. Very lightly.
2. With a medium attack.
3. With a stronger attack.

Listen to how the bass reacts. You're training your hands to control the instrument rather than simply hitting harder whenever you want more energy.

Read the TAB in Chunks

Don't try to memorize an entire page of TAB in one go. That's a fast way to make your brain feel overloaded.

Instead, break the song into small musical chunks.

A chunk could be a short riff, a transition, or even just a few beats. The goal is to understand what your hands are doing before connecting it to the next part.

A Simple TAB Reading Method

1. Look at the first small phrase.
2. Identify the strings being used.
3. Play it slowly.
4. Check your timing.
5. Listen for unwanted ringing.
6. Repeat until the movement feels comfortable.
7. Connect it to the next phrase.

This is much more useful than trying to rush through the entire TAB just to say you've played the whole thing once.

Timing Comes Before Speed

If you're struggling with a section, don't immediately blame your fingers. Sometimes the real problem is simply timing.

A bassline can contain all the correct notes and still feel wrong if those notes aren't landing in the right places.

Start slower than the original recording. Way slower if you need to.

Use the Metronome as a Training Tool

Set the metronome to a comfortable tempo and play a small phrase repeatedly. Your first goal is not speed. Your first goal is consistency.

Stage	Goal	Main Focus
Slow	Understand the phrase	Notes and fingering
Medium	Build consistency	Timing and muting
Near tempo	Connect sections	Transitions
Full tempo	Play naturally	Feel and consistency

If the part starts falling apart when you increase the tempo, that's your signal to slow it back down. There's no prize for reaching full speed before you're ready.

Pay Attention to Note Length

This is one of those bass details that beginners often overlook. The fret number tells you what to play, but the way you stop the note can completely change the groove.

Try playing the same note twice: once while letting it ring naturally, and once while cutting it off quickly.

Hear the difference?

That's why note length deserves attention when you're working through this TAB.

Ask Yourself These Questions

• Should this note ring?
• Should it stop quickly?
• Am I accidentally letting another string ring?
• Does my note ending match the rhythm?

Those small questions can make your playing sound much tighter without changing a single fret number.

String Changes: Keep Them Quiet

Moving between strings can create little noises that aren't obvious while you're staring at the TAB. This becomes more noticeable when the bass is tuned low.

Practice the actual string transition instead of repeatedly playing the entire phrase.

Try a Transition Loop

Take the last note on one string and the first note on the next string. Play just those two notes slowly.

Then add the note before them.

Then add the note after them.

You're gradually expanding the problem area instead of repeatedly starting from the beginning.

This is a great little trick when your fingers know the individual notes but the transition still feels awkward.

Fingerstyle or Pick?

You can approach the bassline with whichever technique gives you the most control. If you're comfortable with both fingerstyle and pick playing, this song can also be a good opportunity to compare how each approach feels.

Approach	What to Watch
Fingerstyle	Keep alternating fingers consistent and control unwanted string noise.
Pick	Keep the attack even and avoid unnecessary volume spikes.

Don't get stuck thinking there is only one "correct" way to play the line. If your technique produces clean timing, controlled dynamics, and the right musical feel, you're already on the right track.

Practice the Difficult Part Before the Full Song

When you first learn a song, it's tempting to start from the beginning and keep going until you mess up. Then you restart. Then you mess up at the same spot. Then you restart again.

Yeah... that gets old pretty fast.

Instead, identify the section that causes trouble and go straight there.

The Small-Loop Method

1. Find the section that keeps causing problems.
2. Reduce it to a short phrase.
3. Play it slowly several times.
4. Fix the timing or fingering issue.
5. Add the phrase immediately before it.
6. Add the phrase immediately after it.
7. Return to the full song.

This saves practice time because you're spending your energy exactly where it's needed.

Use Your Ears Before Your Eyes

TAB is useful, but don't let it become the only thing you listen to.

Before practicing a section, listen to the original recording and focus on the bass. Try to hear where the notes start and stop.

Then look at the TAB and connect what you heard with what you see.

That combination is much stronger than relying on either your ears or the TAB alone.

Try the Memory Check

After you've practiced a short section several times, put the TAB aside.

Can you play the phrase from memory?

If yes, cool. If not, no big deal. Check the TAB again, then repeat the process.

The goal isn't to eliminate TAB from your practice. It's to make sure you're actually learning the music instead of only following instructions.

How to Make Low Tuning Feel More Natural

If B F# B E feels strange at first, spend a few minutes playing simple exercises before working on the song.

You can use:

• Open-string exercises
• Simple one-octave patterns
• Slow string-crossing exercises
• Short repeated rhythms
• Simple chromatic movements

The purpose isn't to become a technical monster before learning the song. It's simply to let your hands get familiar with the new tuning.

Don't Ignore the Physical Feel of the Bass

A lower tuning can change the feel of the strings. If the strings feel unusually loose or the instrument develops excessive buzzing or other setup issues, don't automatically try to solve everything through technique.

Your bass setup also matters.

If you're regularly using lower tunings, it can be worth having the instrument checked by a qualified technician to make sure the setup is appropriate for the strings and tuning you use.

For everyday practice, though, start with the basics: make sure the strings are seated properly, the instrument is tuned accurately, and you're not attacking the strings harder than necessary.

A 20-Minute Practice Session for O・TA・KUラブリー伝説

If you only have a short amount of time, you can still get useful work done. Try this simple session:

Time	Practice	Main Goal
0–3 min	Tune to B F# B E	Get the instrument ready
3–7 min	Play a simple low-tuning warm-up	Adjust your hands
7–11 min	Work on one difficult phrase	Accuracy
11–15 min	Practice the transition around it	Smooth movement
15–18 min	Use a metronome	Timing
18–20 min	Play along with the recording	Musical feel

Record Yourself

You don't need a fancy studio setup for this. A basic phone recording can tell you a lot about your playing.

When you listen back, don't immediately ask whether you played every note correctly. Listen for the bigger picture first.

• Is the timing steady?
• Are the low notes clean?
• Can you hear unwanted strings?
• Are the note endings controlled?
• Does your attack stay consistent?
• Do you tense up during difficult sections?

Pick one problem and fix that one first. You don't need to rebuild your entire technique in one afternoon.

Common Problems With This Tuning

Problem	Possible Cause	Try This
Low notes sound messy	Uncontrolled ringing	Improve muting and shorten unnecessary note endings.
Fretboard feels confusing	Old muscle memory	Play slowly and focus on actual notes and strings.
Fast parts feel tense	Tempo is too high	Drop the tempo and build it gradually.
String changes sound noisy	Muting isn't consistent	Loop only the string transition.
Bass feels too loose	Lower tuning and setup	Check strings and consider a professional setup if needed.

Original Recording Reference

Use the original recording as your musical reference while working through the TAB. Listening to the song helps you understand the timing, note length, dynamics, and overall context of the bass part.

The video is provided as a reference to the original song. The bass TAB and practice notes on this page are independently created for bass-learning purposes.

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Ready to work through the actual bass part? Use the TAB as your reference, then combine it with the tuning, timing, muting, and practice ideas from this guide.

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Use the TAB as a Learning Tool

Once you have the TAB in front of you, don't feel like you have to play the whole thing immediately. Start with the section that makes the most sense to you.

Look at the string numbers, notice the tuning, and play slowly. If something feels strange, stop and figure out why.

Maybe your fingering is inefficient. Maybe you're allowing an open string to ring. Maybe the tempo is too fast. Maybe you're simply not comfortable with the B F# B E tuning yet.

Finding the actual reason for a mistake is much more useful than simply repeating the same mistake twenty times.

Three Things to Check Before Increasing Tempo

• Timing: Are the notes landing where they should?
• Muting: Are unwanted strings staying quiet?
• Movement: Can your hands reach the next note without tension?

If all three feel solid, then start pushing the tempo a little.

Try Learning the Song Without Watching the TAB

After you've practiced a section enough times, put the TAB aside for a moment.

Try playing the phrase from memory while listening to the original recording.

This is a useful test because it tells you whether you've actually learned the bassline or whether you're simply following the page.

If you forget something, no problem. Look back at the TAB and continue.

The long-term goal is not to stop using TAB completely. It's to become comfortable enough that TAB becomes a reference instead of something you depend on for every single note.

Why Alternate Tuning Can Make You a Better Bass Player

At first, alternate tuning can feel annoying. Your favorite shapes stop working. Your hands suddenly feel less confident. And your brain starts asking why you didn't just stay in standard tuning.

But that's also why it can be useful.

A different tuning forces you to pay attention. You start noticing string relationships, note locations, muting, and hand movement in a way that can become automatic in standard tuning.

Once you get comfortable with B F# B E, switching back to standard tuning can even make you more aware of how much you normally rely on muscle memory.

For Beginners

If you're fairly new to bass, don't feel like you need to master every technique in this article before playing the song.

Start with the basics:

1. Get the tuning right.
2. Learn a small section.
3. Play it slowly.
4. Keep unwanted strings quiet.
5. Build your timing.
6. Increase speed gradually.

That's enough to get moving. The more advanced stuff can come later.

For Experienced Bass Players

If you're already comfortable with alternate tunings, use this song as a way to work on control rather than simply note accuracy.

Try different levels of attack. Experiment with note length. Practice the same phrase with a pick and with fingerstyle. Record yourself and listen for small timing inconsistencies.

You can even practice the same section at several tempos and pay attention to the moment your technique starts becoming tense. That's useful information.

Your maximum clean tempo isn't just a number. It's a clue about where your current technique needs more work.

About This Independent Bass TAB

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More HANABIE. Bass TABs Are Coming

This article is part of the growing HANABIE. bass collection on rikytone. As more songs are transcribed and published, new Bass TAB articles will be added to the collection.

The HANABIE. pillar page will continue to be updated with new songs, while each individual song gets its own dedicated article with its own tuning information, playing notes, and Bass TAB resource.

So if you're coming back later and notice more songs in the collection, that's intentional. The library is designed to grow over time rather than stay as a fixed list.

Final Practice Checklist

Check	Ready?
Bass is tuned to B F# B E	✓
You can play the phrase slowly	✓
Unwanted strings stay quiet	✓
Note endings feel controlled	✓
Timing stays consistent	✓
You can play the section without staring at TAB	✓

Keep the Groove Going

The cool thing about learning a song in an unusual tuning is that you're not only learning one bassline. You're also training your hands to adapt.

Take your time with the B F# B E setup, keep the low end controlled, and don't rush the tempo. Once the basic movement feels comfortable, start working on the details that make the bassline feel tight: timing, note length, muting, attack, and transitions.

That's where a TAB becomes much more than a page of numbers. It becomes a starting point for actually getting better at bass.

Grab your bass, tune it carefully, and have fun with the low end.

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