Togenashi Togeari’s WHITE LIE on 4-String Bass: TAB and Practice Tips

Updated: 28 Sep, 2026 • 0 • min read

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WHITE LIE by Togenashi Togeari bass tab with pdf file

If you're here because you want to play Togenashi Togeari – WHITE LIE on bass, let's skip the boring stuff and get straight into the part that actually matters: making the bass line feel good under your fingers.

This page is built around the WHITE LIE Bass TAB for 4-string bass guitar, using E A D G tuning. Along with the TAB itself, you'll find practical ideas for reading the line, finding comfortable positions, controlling note length, cleaning up string noise, and turning the written notes into something that actually sounds musical.

You don't need to be a super-advanced bassist to work through this song. The trick is to break the bass part into manageable pieces instead of trying to conquer the entire track in one shot.

So grab your bass, check your tuning, and let's get into it.

WHITE LIE Bass TAB at a Glance

Item	Details
Artist	Togenashi Togeari (トゲナシトゲアリ)
Song	WHITE LIE
Bass	4-string bass guitar
Tuning	E A D G
Focus	TAB reading, timing, articulation, muting, position awareness, and practice

The setup is straightforward: standard 4-string E A D G tuning.

That means you can start with a normal 4-string bass without needing to change the tuning specifically for this song.

Before You Play WHITE LIE

Before jumping into the TAB, take a minute to get your bass and your hands ready.

This sounds obvious, but a surprising amount of frustration comes from starting with a slightly out-of-tune instrument, an uncomfortable hand position, or a tone that makes it hard to hear what you're actually playing.

Quick Setup Checklist

Check all four strings: E, A, D, and G.
Make sure the bass is properly tuned.
Play each open string and listen for unwanted buzzing.
Relax your fretting hand before starting.
Keep your picking or plucking hand consistent.
Start with a slower tempo before attempting the full performance.

Nothing fancy. Just get the basics locked in first.

Don't Treat the TAB Like a List of Random Numbers

One of the easiest mistakes when learning a new bass line is staring at the fret numbers and forgetting that you're actually playing music.

Think of the TAB as a map.

It tells you where the notes are, but your ears still need to tell you how those notes should feel.

When you look at a short phrase from the WHITE LIE TAB, try to notice three things:

Where the notes are located on the fretboard.
When the notes happen in relation to the beat.
How long each note lasts before the next one arrives.

Those three details turn TAB reading from a mechanical exercise into actual bass playing.

Read One Phrase at a Time

Instead of trying to memorize an entire page of TAB, take a tiny section.

Read it.

Play it slowly.

Look away.

Try it again.

Then check the TAB.

This forces your brain to remember the musical movement instead of relying entirely on your eyes.

Build the Bass Line From Small Movements

A bass line can look intimidating when you see a whole section written out at once.

But your hands don't actually have to process the entire thing at once.

Break it into small movements.

For example, you might think of a phrase as:

Starting note
Short movement
Return to the main position
Transition into the next phrase

Once those movements become familiar, connecting them together becomes much easier.

Think in Shapes, Not Just Frets

Instead of remembering something like “fret 5, then fret 7, then fret 5,” try to notice the physical shape your hand is making.

Where is your index finger?

Where is your ring finger?

Which string are you moving to?

Is your hand shifting or staying in the same position?

Those little details make a huge difference once you start playing faster.

Timing Is Where the Bass Really Comes Alive

You can hit every correct fret and still have a bass line that feels wrong.

Yep. It happens.

The reason is simple: bass is heavily connected to time.

If a note lands slightly early, late, or with the wrong amount of space around it, the entire phrase can feel different.

So don't rush straight into full speed.

Try a Slow-Tempo Pass

Start with a tempo where you can comfortably think about every note.

At that speed, listen for:

Whether your notes land evenly
Whether transitions feel rushed
Whether you're accidentally adding extra notes
Whether rests are actually silent
Whether your attack stays consistent

Once the phrase feels stable, increase the tempo gradually.

Note Length Matters More Than You Think

Here's one of those bass lessons that can completely change your playing.

The note isn't finished just because you hit it.

You also have to control when it stops.

Letting a note ring too long can blur the next note. Muting it too early can make the line feel weak or disconnected.

Practice the Same Phrase Three Ways

Let the notes ring naturally.
Mute the notes slightly earlier.
Focus heavily on the silence between each note.

Listen to how different each version feels.

This is a great way to train your ears to notice details that aren't obvious when you're only looking at TAB.

Use the E A D G Tuning to Your Advantage

WHITE LIE is listed here for standard 4-string E A D G tuning.

That familiar setup gives you a very predictable fretboard layout, which is useful when you're trying to build muscle memory.

Map the Strings Before You Practice

String	Role While Practicing
E	Lowest string and useful for low-register movement
A	Important reference point for moving across the neck
D	Useful for middle-register phrases
G	Highest string and useful for higher-register movement

Don't think of these as isolated strings.

Think of them as four connected lanes across the same fretboard.

Position Changes: Make Them Feel Boring

That's actually a compliment.

A good position change should eventually feel so natural that you barely think about it.

When a section of WHITE LIE requires movement across the fretboard, practice the transition separately instead of repeatedly playing the entire phrase.

The Transition Drill

Play the note immediately before the position change.
Stop.
Move your hand to the next position.
Play the first note after the move.
Repeat the transition slowly.
Connect the surrounding notes once it feels comfortable.

This is much more efficient than practicing the entire song while hoping the difficult movement magically fixes itself.

Keep Your Unused Strings Quiet

Clean muting is one of those skills that doesn't always get enough attention.

When you're playing a 4-string bass, the other strings can still vibrate even though you're not actively playing them.

That unwanted noise can become especially obvious when you record yourself.

Listen for These Sounds

Open-string ringing
Accidental string hits
Noise when moving between frets
Notes ringing into rests
Uneven muting between phrases

Try playing the same phrase quietly.

At lower volume, unwanted noises are sometimes easier to hear because you're not overpowering them with a big attack.

Fingerstyle or Pick?

Use the technique that gives you the control you need.

There's no prize for making practice harder than it needs to be.

Technique	Main Thing to Watch	Good Practice Focus
Fingerstyle	Even attack between fingers	Consistent repeated patterns
Pick	Consistent pick movement	Steady rhythm and controlled attack
Either	Timing and dynamics	Playing cleanly at different tempos

The goal isn't to obsess over copying another player's physical technique.

Get the rhythm, note length, attack, and dynamics under control first.

Don't Practice the Whole Song Every Time

This is one of the easiest ways to make practice more efficient.

If one section keeps falling apart, don't restart from the beginning every single time.

Isolate it.

Work on that section.

Then connect it back to the surrounding phrases.

The 5-Minute Problem-Solving Loop

Minute	What to Do
1	Identify exactly where the problem happens
2	Play the section slowly
3	Repeat the difficult movement
4	Increase the tempo slightly
5	Reconnect it with the surrounding section

Do this a few times and you'll often make more progress than you would by mindlessly replaying the entire song.

Use Your Ears Before Your Eyes

Here's a little challenge.

Listen to a short section of WHITE LIE without looking at the TAB.

Try to hum the bass movement.

Then pick up your bass and find the starting note.

From there, see how much of the phrase you can figure out before checking the TAB.

You don't have to nail it.

The point is to train your brain to connect sound → fretboard → fingers.

Why This Helps

Eventually, you'll encounter songs where there isn't a perfect TAB available for every little detail.

Strong ear-to-fretboard awareness gives you a way forward instead of making you completely dependent on written numbers.

Practice Dynamics Instead of Playing Everything at One Volume

Another common beginner habit is playing every note with roughly the same intensity.

It's understandable.

You're concentrating on getting the notes right.

But once the notes are comfortable, start paying attention to dynamics.

Ask yourself:

Which parts feel stronger?
Where does the phrase relax?
Are some notes more accented?
Does the attack stay consistent?
Does your right hand change intensity naturally?

You don't need to exaggerate everything.

Even small changes in attack can make a bass line feel much more alive.

Record Yourself and Listen Back

Seriously. Do it.

Your brain is surprisingly good at hiding little mistakes while you're busy playing.

A simple phone recording can expose things you didn't notice in real time.

Listen for These Five Things

Timing: Are you rushing?
Note length: Are notes ringing too long?
Attack: Are some notes much louder than others?
Noise: Are unused strings ringing?
Transitions: Do position changes interrupt the groove?

You don't need expensive recording gear.

The goal is simply to hear your playing from the outside.

A 30-Minute WHITE LIE Bass Practice Plan

If you're not sure what to practice when you pick up the bass, try this simple routine.

Time	Focus	Goal
5 min	Tuning + warm-up	Get comfortable with E A D G
8 min	TAB reading	Understand the fretboard movement
7 min	Difficult phrase	Clean up the problem area
5 min	Timing + note length	Make the groove more consistent
5 min	Play along	Connect technique with the song

If you only have 10 minutes, that's fine too.

Take the hardest phrase and work on it for those 10 minutes.

Consistency beats huge practice sessions that happen once every two weeks.

Use the Original Recording as Your Reference

Once you've worked through the TAB, listening to the original song becomes an important part of the process.

Don't just listen casually.

Listen like a bassist.

Pay attention to how the bass sits underneath the other instruments and how the phrasing interacts with the rest of the arrangement.

The goal isn't simply to reproduce the fret numbers.

The goal is to make your playing fit the musical context.

Reference: Togenashi Togeari – WHITE LIE.

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Ready to work through the written bass part?

The independently prepared Bass TAB for Togenashi Togeari – WHITE LIE is available through the link below.

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Use the TAB as a reference while practicing, but don't feel like you have to stare at it for the entire session. Once a phrase starts making sense, try putting the page aside and playing the movement from memory.

When a Section Just Won't Stick

We've all been there.

You play the same section ten times and somehow the eleventh attempt is worse than the first.

When that happens, stop repeating the mistake.

Change One Variable

Try changing just one thing:

Slow the tempo down.
Play the phrase without the recording.
Play only the fretting-hand movement.
Practice only the rhythm.
Start from a different point in the phrase.
Play the section several times without stopping.

Sometimes your brain doesn't need more repetitions.

It needs a slightly different way to understand the problem.

Common Practice Mistakes to Avoid

Mistake	Why It Hurts	Better Move
Starting too fast	Mistakes become part of the movement	Start slower
Only watching fret numbers	You lose the musical context	Listen while reading
Ignoring note length	The groove can feel different	Practice release and muting
Repeating the whole song	Weak sections don't get enough attention	Loop short problem areas
Never recording yourself	Small timing and noise issues stay hidden	Record short practice takes

Make the Bass Line Your Own

Once you've learned the original part accurately, you can start experimenting.

Try playing the same phrase from a different position.

Try a different attack.

Try changing your dynamics.

Then go back to the original version.

This kind of comparison helps you understand why the original fingering, articulation, or position might work well.

You're not just memorizing a song anymore. You're learning how a bass line is constructed and how small playing choices affect the result.

A Note About This Bass TAB

The Bass TAB presented on this page is an independently created transcription prepared for educational and bass-playing practice purposes.

The transcription is not presented as an official publication by Togenashi Togeari or its rights holders.

Artist names, song titles, recordings, compositions, and other original works remain associated with their respective rights holders. rikytone does not claim ownership of those works.

The purpose of this article is to provide original bass-focused commentary, practice guidance, and an independently prepared transcription for musicians interested in studying the song.

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More Togenashi Togeari Bass TABs

If you enjoyed working through WHITE LIE, there are more Togenashi Togeari songs in the growing Bass TAB collection.

Check the main Togenashi Togeari Bass TAB collection to see the available songs.

New Bass TABs will be added and updated over time, so the collection will continue to grow as more songs are prepared.

More Japanese Bass TABs

If you're exploring more Japanese music on bass, you can also visit the Anime Bass TAB section on rikytone.

There you'll find more artists and songs to explore, with each individual article focusing on its own bass part and practice ideas.

Final Practice Checklist

Check your E A D G tuning.
Read the TAB in small sections.
Listen before you play.
Start slower than the original performance.
Pay attention to note length.
Keep unused strings quiet.
Practice difficult transitions separately.
Work on rhythm before speed.
Try playing phrases from memory.
Record yourself occasionally.
Compare your playing with the original recording.
Increase tempo only when the phrase stays clean.

Keep Playing

Learning a bass line isn't about getting every note perfect on the first attempt.

It's about turning a written pattern into something your hands understand and your ears recognize.

Take one section at a time, keep the timing clean, and let the groove develop naturally.

Grab your bass, start slow, and have fun with WHITE LIE.