Beginner Version to Ain't It Fun by Paramore for 4 string??

[AllieGBass99]

Hi,
I am having a hard time learning Ain't It Fun by Paramore. I don't have a 5 string and I can't tell if the strings are re-tuned. I'd like to simplify it for now. Does anyone have suggestions? When I go onto YouTube I find mostly 5 string versions.
Thank you

 

[beaglesandbass]

You can play it in standard tuning, but the low notes will have to played an octave up and it probably wouldn’t sound right as a whole.

You can play it with a 4 string tuning it to C#

 

[AllieGBass99]

Thank you so much. When you say tune to C#, what does that mean? I don't need to play this exact, I just need to get by and groove.

 

[rufus.K]

I don't know anything about them Paramore kids, but here is Ain't It Fun:




You're welcome

 

[beaglesandbass]

Thank you so much. When you say tune to C#, what does that mean? I don't need to play this exact, I just need to get by and groove.

The tuning he uses is literally in the first second of the video. Each string is detuned 3 semitones from standard.

 

[ldproductions]

The Fender Play app has exactly what you're looking for (Invalid Link Removed). I don't know if the tab is out there for free anywhere, but the app offers a free trial. I went through it when I was getting back into playing and it was a pretty easy line, just three notes in the verse A to D Flat to E with a staccato picking pattern; two notes, A to D Flat in the pre-chorus with a similar pattern; and the same A to D Flat to E in the chorus with a more open picking technique.

 

[secondbestcody]

I’m also going to be learning this one for the band I’m in, minus the slap and pop outro. Ultimate-guitar.com has tabs you can play along to which is how I learn most of the songs we play.

 

[witt426]

Here’s a great lesson on how to play the song. While it’s on a 5-string, everything is broken down slow enough where you can move the notes up an octave or omit as needed. It’s never perfect on a 4-string unless you downtune, but it works enough to cover the song.

 

[Goatrope]

Your standard tuning on your 4-string is EADG. Lower the pitch of each string.

E to C#
A to F#
D to B
G to E

Then follow the tabs in that first video. Enjoy!

 

[Alan Ace Cooper]

Such a great bass part on this song!

 

[g-dude]

I don't know anything about them Paramore kids, but here is Ain't It Fun:




You're welcome

GNR’s version is also good stuff.

 

[74hc]

Paramore sounds like a case study on how not to do band leadership. The bass player did lay down some good bass lines on that song though.

 

[SoCal80s]

You can play it fine in standard tuning, just play the notes below E up an octave and make up your own fills. No one on the dance floor will notice.

 

[bste9]

I don't know anything about them Paramore kids, but here is Ain't It Fun:




You're welcome

Paramore song much better

 

[Barticus]

I would only detune the E string to C# NOT all 4 strings… or install a detuner to quickly drop the E string a step and 1/2. The rest of the tune is standard notes on a 4. I only play the C# and E on the B of my five. But can’t imagine not playing on a 5 would sound good.

 

[DoctorZee]

This one got called at a recent sub gig I did. I had my shortscale and I worried it would sound flubby if I detuned, so I played it in standard, and mostly stuck to the root notes. Not perfect, but good enough, honestly. It’s a fun song. Just keep it driving and it’ll hold together.

 

[SlapHappy99]

I've been playing this in a cover band using a 5-string. The lowest note you need to hit is the C# on the B string. It's a great funky bass line.

On a 4-string, I suggest tuning the E string down to C# and don't change the tuning of the other strings. 95% of the notes you need to hit are C#, E, and A anyways

I use both pickups favoring the bridge pup just a bit to give it some growl. I don't use a pick.

 

[BigBear77]

Hi,
I am having a hard time learning Ain't It Fun by Paramore. I don't have a 5 string and I can't tell if the strings are re-tuned. I'd like to simplify it for now. Does anyone have suggestions? When I go onto YouTube I find mostly 5 string versions.
Thank you

the Songsterr app has the tab, but you do have to pay for the app

 

[MisterUbu]

I don't know anything about them Paramore kids, but here is Ain't It Fun:




You're welcome

While this version is a little more refined, nothing beats the original for me. The rawness from this version fits the lyrics like a glove.

 

[ItsmeSantiago]

Make sure your drummer can play this song. I played this song on a one off and the drummer was way in over his head. Song sounded terrible, which is a shame because it’s probably one of Paramore’s best songs.