Yorushika – 夕凪、某、花惑い Bass TAB: Finding the Groove in a Lower Tuning
Yorushika’s 夕凪、某、花惑い is one of those tracks that can feel pretty straightforward when you first listen to it, but the bass becomes a lot more interesting once you actually sit down with the instrument.
This guide is built for bass players who want more than just a set of notes. Along with the Bass TAB, we’ll look at tuning, fretboard movement, note length, rhythmic placement, muting, transitions, and a few practice ideas that can make the part feel much more natural under your fingers.
The song appears as track 3 on Yorushika’s second full album Elma, released in 2019.
At a Glance
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Artist | Yorushika |
| Song | 夕凪、某、花惑い |
| Bass setup | 4-string bass |
| TAB tuning | D# G# C# F# |
| Main focus | Groove, timing, note length, position awareness |
| Skill level | Beginner to intermediate |
Why 夕凪、某、花惑い Is Interesting for Bass Players
One of the cool things about this song is that the bass doesn’t need to fight for attention to be important.
That’s a huge lesson for anyone learning bass.
A good bassline can sit underneath the arrangement, support the harmony, lock with the rhythm section, and still give the song its movement. You don’t always need flashy fills or huge jumps across the fretboard.
For this track, the better question is not:
“How many notes can I play?”
It’s:
“Can I make every note land in the right place?”
That mindset will make this song much easier to learn — and honestly, it transfers to almost everything else you play.
Understanding the D# G# C# F# Tuning
The TAB arrangement used here is written in D# G# C# F#, which puts the entire 4-string bass one semitone below standard tuning.
| String | Standard | TAB Tuning | What to Watch |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4th | E | D# | Lower root movement |
| 3rd | A | G# | Position relationships |
| 2nd | D | C# | Smooth string transitions |
| 1st | G | F# | Higher-register phrases |
That half-step shift may look tiny on paper, but your fingers definitely notice it.
If you normally play in standard tuning, your familiar fretboard shapes are still there, but the actual pitch underneath them has moved. That means it’s worth giving yourself a few minutes to recalibrate before trying to play along with the song.
A Simple Tuning Reset
After tuning down, play each open string slowly.
Then play a few fretted notes around the first five frets and compare them with the reference recording.
Don’t rush into the full song yet.
Your goal is simply to make your hands understand:
- where the new open-string pitches are
- how the strings feel under your fingers
- how much pressure you actually need
- where familiar fretboard shapes now sit musically
This tiny reset can save you a lot of frustration later.
Think in Phrases, Not Individual Notes
One trap with Bass TAB is staring at every single number like it’s a separate problem.
That makes the song feel harder than it really is.
Instead, group the TAB into small musical phrases.
A phrase might contain:
- a starting note
- a short rhythmic movement
- a change of position
- a resting point
- a note that connects into the next phrase
When you see the part this way, your brain stops thinking:
“What fret comes next?”
and starts thinking:
“Where is this musical idea going?”
That’s a much stronger way to learn bass.
The Real Challenge: Note Placement
For this kind of bass part, accuracy isn’t only about playing the correct pitch.
You also have to place the note correctly inside the groove.
Try playing a phrase three different ways:
- with a slightly rushed attack
- with a slightly late attack
- right in the pocket
Even if the frets are exactly the same, those three versions can feel completely different.
That’s why slowing down is so useful.
The 50% Tempo Test
Take a difficult phrase and slow your practice tempo down to roughly half speed.
At that tempo, listen carefully to:
- the exact moment the note starts
- the space between notes
- how long each note rings
- when the note stops
- where the next attack happens
If the phrase still feels messy at a slow tempo, increasing the BPM probably won’t fix it.
Slow practice exposes the actual problem.
Note Length Is Part of the Groove
This is one of the easiest things to overlook when learning a Bass TAB.
You can play every pitch correctly and still make the line sound wrong if your notes are too long or too short.
| Problem | What It Can Sound Like | Practice Fix |
|---|---|---|
| Notes ring too long | Muddy or crowded | Mute more deliberately |
| Notes are cut too early | Weak or disconnected | Let the note breathe |
| Attacks are inconsistent | Uneven groove | Practice with a metronome |
| Muted notes vary | Unstable articulation | Use controlled right-hand muting |
A bassist’s job isn’t just to make notes happen.
It’s also knowing when a note should stop.
Muting: The Secret Weapon Here
If your playing sounds more crowded than the reference, don’t immediately assume that you need to change the notes.
Try changing your muting.
Your fretting hand can lightly release pressure after an attack, while your picking or plucking hand can help control unwanted string noise.
Practice this without worrying about speed.
Play:
Attack → sustain → mute → silence
Then repeat.
That little cycle teaches you to control the entire life of the note instead of only its beginning.
A Useful Muting Drill
Choose one repeated note from the TAB.
Play it slowly four times.
On every repetition, try to make the note start and stop at exactly the same points.
If your four notes sound different from one another, your muting is probably still inconsistent.
This is a super simple drill, but it can clean up your playing surprisingly fast.
Fretboard Movement Without Overthinking It
When a bassline moves between different positions, beginners often try to memorize every fret number separately.
There’s a better way.
Look for anchor points.
An anchor point is a note or position that gives your hand a reference for the next phrase.
Instead of memorizing:
“5th fret, 7th fret, 4th fret, 6th fret…”
try thinking:
“Start here → move up → return to the anchor → shift again.”
This makes the TAB easier to remember because you’re memorizing movement rather than a random sequence of numbers.
String Choice Can Change the Feel
Sometimes you can play the same pitch in more than one place on the neck.
That gives you a choice.
For a smooth bassline, the easiest fingering isn’t always the most musical one.
Consider:
- which string gives you the cleanest attack
- which position makes the next phrase easier
- whether the string change creates unwanted noise
- whether the tone stays consistent across the phrase
Try both options and listen.
If one fingering feels much smoother, that's useful information — even if both versions technically produce the same pitch.
Fingerstyle or Pick?
You don’t necessarily need to copy another player’s exact technique to learn the part.
Start with whichever approach gives you the most consistent timing and articulation.
| Approach | Good For | Watch Out For |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerstyle | Dynamic control and smooth articulation | Uneven attack between fingers |
| Pick | Consistent attack and clear rhythmic definition | Overly aggressive attack |
The key is consistency.
If your timing and note length are controlled, you can experiment with tone and technique later.
Use the Drums as Your Timing Reference
When practicing a bassline, it’s tempting to focus only on the bass.
Try listening to the drums at the same time.
Ask yourself:
- Does my attack sit with the rhythmic pulse?
- Am I rushing after a transition?
- Do my note releases happen in the right place?
- Does the bass feel connected to the groove?
This is one of the biggest differences between simply “playing the TAB” and actually playing the song.
Turn Difficult Sections Into Micro-Loops
Don’t always practice the entire song from the beginning.
Pick one small section that gives you trouble.
Then loop only that section.
A good micro-loop can be as short as one or two musical phrases.
The 3-Step Micro-Loop
- Map it: Look at the TAB and identify the position changes.
- Play it: Repeat the phrase slowly until the movement feels natural.
- Connect it: Add the previous and following phrase.
The third step matters.
A phrase that works perfectly by itself can still fall apart when you connect it to the rest of the song.
Try the “Three Clean Runs” Rule
Here’s a simple practice rule that works well when learning a new Bass TAB.
Don’t increase the tempo just because you played the phrase correctly once.
Instead, aim for three clean repetitions in a row.
Clean means:
- correct notes
- steady timing
- controlled note length
- minimal unwanted noise
- no panic during position shifts
Once you can hit three clean runs consistently, increase the tempo slightly.
This creates much stronger muscle memory than repeatedly playing mistakes at full speed.
Train Your Ear Alongside the TAB
The TAB should help your ears — not replace them.
Before playing a phrase, listen to it a few times.
Then try to hum or internally follow the bass movement.
After that, look at the TAB and find the notes.
This creates a useful connection:
Sound → rhythm → fretboard → fingers
instead of:
TAB number → finger → next TAB number
The first approach makes you a better musician. The second mainly makes you better at reading numbers.
How to Practice 夕凪、某、花惑い in 25 Minutes
| Time | Focus | Goal |
|---|---|---|
| 0–5 min | Tune and warm up | Get comfortable with D# G# C# F# |
| 5–10 min | Slow phrase practice | Learn positions and transitions |
| 10–15 min | Timing + note length | Lock the groove |
| 15–20 min | Micro-loops | Fix the weakest transitions |
| 20–25 min | Play with the recording | Check feel and consistency |
You don’t need a two-hour practice session to make progress.
A focused 25 minutes where you actually listen to what your hands are doing can be way more useful than endlessly running through the entire song.
Record Yourself — Seriously
This is one of the easiest ways to catch problems you don’t notice while playing.
Record a short section on your phone.
Then listen back without touching the bass.
Check:
- Is the timing steady?
- Are some notes louder than others?
- Are the note endings clean?
- Can you hear string noise?
- Do transitions sound smooth?
Sometimes your hands feel perfectly comfortable while the recording reveals a completely different story.
That feedback is gold.
Listen Before You Memorize
Once you can play the song from the TAB, try putting the TAB away for a moment.
Listen to the recording and see whether you can predict where the bass moves next.
You don’t need perfect memory.
The goal is simply to start recognizing the musical structure instead of depending on the visual TAB all the time.
Eventually, you want the TAB to become a reference rather than a crutch.
What This Song Can Teach You Beyond Yorushika
The techniques you practice here are useful far outside this one track.
| Skill | Where It Helps |
|---|---|
| Lower tuning awareness | Songs using Eb or other lowered tunings |
| Phrase-based learning | Learning songs faster |
| Note-length control | Groove and pocket playing |
| Muting | Cleaner recordings and live playing |
| Anchor points | Faster fretboard navigation |
| Ear-first practice | Learning songs without relying entirely on TAB |
Reference Recording
Use the original recording as your musical reference while practicing. The goal here isn't to replace listening with TAB — it’s to use the TAB as a practical guide while your ears stay in control.
VIEW BASS TAB PDF
Ready to work through the actual bass transcription?
Use the TAB as your roadmap, then keep checking the original recording for timing, articulation, note length, and overall feel.
A Better Way to Use Bass TAB
Here’s the bigger picture.
A TAB can tell you where to play a note, but it doesn't automatically teach you how to make that note feel right.
That second part comes from listening, repetition, timing, articulation, and musical awareness.
So when you practice this song, try this workflow:
- Listen to the phrase.
- Read the TAB.
- Find the position that feels comfortable.
- Play it slowly.
- Check the note length.
- Lock it with the rhythm.
- Repeat until it feels automatic.
- Then reconnect it with the surrounding phrase.
That process is much more valuable than simply trying to memorize a page of numbers.
Common Problems to Watch For
1. Rushing the transitions
Position changes can make your right hand speed up without you realizing it. Slow the transition down and keep the pulse steady.
2. Letting every note ring
More sustain doesn't automatically mean a bigger sound. Sometimes the space between notes is what makes the groove work.
3. Losing the tuning reference
If you switch between standard tuning and D# G# C# F#, your muscle memory can get confused. Give yourself a quick tuning reset before practicing.
4. Looking only at the TAB
If your eyes are doing all the work, your ears aren't learning enough. Listen to the recording before and during practice.
5. Practicing the whole song too soon
If one transition keeps breaking, isolate it. Fix the small problem before putting it back into the full arrangement.
One More Challenge for Bass Players
Once you can play the part comfortably, try recording yourself without looking at the TAB.
Then listen back and compare your phrasing with the reference.
Ask yourself one simple question:
Does it feel like music, or does it feel like I'm reading a TAB?
That question can tell you a lot about where your playing is at.
About This Bass TAB
This article is an independent educational resource for bass players who want to study and practice Yorushika – 夕凪、某、花惑い.
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Keep Exploring Yorushika on Bass
If you enjoy learning Yorushika songs from a bassist’s perspective, you can continue exploring the growing Yorushika Bass TAB collection.
You can also browse more Japanese music through the J-Pop Bass TAB section on rikytone.
More Yorushika Bass TAB articles can be added to the collection over time, so this page can keep growing as new songs are covered.
Final Practice Checklist
- ✓ Tune the bass to D# G# C# F#
- ✓ Play through the TAB slowly before increasing tempo
- ✓ Learn phrases instead of isolated fret numbers
- ✓ Check note length and note release
- ✓ Keep unwanted string noise under control
- ✓ Use anchor points for position changes
- ✓ Practice difficult sections as short loops
- ✓ Aim for three clean repetitions
- ✓ Listen to the drums and rhythmic pulse
- ✓ Record yourself and listen back
- ✓ Try playing sections without looking at the TAB
Have fun with it. The goal isn't just to get through 夕凪、某、花惑い. The real win is coming out of the song with better timing, cleaner muting, stronger fretboard awareness, and a better ear for how bass actually sits inside a song.
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