Only Human Bass Transcription

Description

The Only Official Bass Transcription of “Only Human”

This is the only authorized bass transcription of Jody Whitesides’ “Only Human,” sourced directly from the original, not reconstructed by ear and posted to a community tab site.

Bass parts are the most commonly mistranscribed parts in community tabs. They sit beneath the mix, which makes them harder to isolate by ear, and easier to approximate rather than document correctly. This transcription exists because approximations are not good enough when the bass is doing the job it does in this song.

What You Are Getting

• Bass TAB for the complete bass part
• Standard notation throughout
• Song-accurate rhythm, phrasing, and articulation
• Notated for 5-string bass in standard tuning
• Clean, readable PDF layout built for screen and print
• Complete song from intro to outro
• Instant digital delivery after purchase

No scans. No approximations. No community edits.

The Song Itself

“Only Human” drives forward with the kind of momentum that depends entirely on the low end holding steady beneath it. The bass in this song is not decorative. It is structural, the element that connects the kick drum to the guitar and keeps the whole arrangement moving as a single unit. Without it sitting correctly in the pocket, the song loses its push.

Playing this part well means understanding that role and committing to it fully. The tempo is unforgiving of inconsistency. The bass does not have the luxury of sitting back and reacting. It has to be there, on time, every time, because the song is built around that reliability.

Built for Serious Players

This transcription is rated beginner difficulty. The techniques are accessible for players still developing their skills, but a driving uptempo song at this pace makes timing and consistency non-negotiable. The bass part here is not technically complex, but it is rhythmically precise. Playing it correctly means locking in with the drums and staying there for the duration of the song.

The notation captures what is actually in the bass part, including the rhythmic placement and phrasing that gives the song its forward momentum. Players who work through this document carefully will understand not just the notes but the function they serve.

TAB and Standard Notation Together

TAB shows you the string and fret positions on a 5-string bass. Standard notation shows you how each note is timed, how phrases are shaped, and where the rhythmic weight falls within the arrangement. For a driving song where the bass is the connective tissue between drums and guitar, that rhythmic information is central to playing the part correctly.

Both formats are included because each answers something the other cannot. Together they give you a complete and accurate picture of the bass part from the first bar to the last.

What This Is

This is a permanent, DRM-free PDF of an official Jody Whitesides bass transcription. Once purchased, it is yours to keep, print, and return to without restriction. Purchasing directly from this store supports the artist. Learning the bass part from accurate source material means you are building your understanding of the song from the ground up, which is exactly where the bass lives.

Perfect For

• Bassists learning “Only Human” accurately from the start
• Songwriters studying how bass functions in a driving pop punk arrangement
• Bass teachers and students looking for official, reliable material
• Fans who want to engage with the music beyond listening

Digital Delivery

Your PDF is available immediately after purchase. Nothing ships. Nothing needs storage beyond the file itself. It opens on any device and prints cleanly if you prefer to work from paper at the instrument.

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