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Intermediate bass guitar tabs for "Handsome Hands" by Ingrid Michaelson, in F minor at about 79 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Available as an easy beginner, intermediate, or advanced arrangement.

Intermediate Bass Guitar Tabs for "Handsome Hands" by Ingrid Michaelson

Preview of the intermediate bass guitar tab arrangement for “Handsome Hands” by Ingrid Michaelson.

Handsome Hands by Ingrid Michaelson
Bass Guitar Tabs

Tab notationFretboard tab

The bass guitar part reads as a fretboard tab, arranged to sit naturally for the instrument.

Difficulty

Intermediate

For players comfortable with the basics.

Inside the music
Signature

Music DNA

Genreindie folk · acoustic pop · singer‑songwriter
Moodmelancholic · introspective · ethereal
Signaturequietly powerful indie folk ballad
F minor
Key
79
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

Fm
Em
Dm
Cm
Cm7
Dm7
Em7
Cmaj7
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVersePre‑ChorusChorusVersePre‑ChorusChorusBridgeChorusOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

acoustic guitar
fingerpicked, warm, front‑center
electric bass
soft, supportive, melodic
drums
light, brushed kit, subtle dynamics
synth pads
lush, atmospheric, wide stereo
electric piano
gentle, warm chords, background texture
Album & artist
ALBUM

Lights Out (2014)

Her fifth studio album marked a shift toward more collaborative songwriting, with Michaelson working alongside producers and co-writers including Jacquire King and Katie Herzig. Critics responded warmly, and some considered it her strongest record at the time.

All of Lights Out
Artist

Ingrid Michaelson

Ingrid Michaelson is a singer-songwriter from New York City who works in indie pop and adult contemporary music. She self-releases her records through her own Cabin 24 Records label and built her audience largely through song placements on TV shows like Grey's Anatomy and One Tree Hill. Her songwriting is personal and melodic, with a light acoustic sensibility at its core.

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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "Handsome Hands" in?

"Handsome Hands" by Ingrid Michaelson is in F minor.

What is the tempo of "Handsome Hands"?

"Handsome Hands" plays at around 79 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "Handsome Hands"?

The core progression is Fm, E♭m, Dm, Cm, Cm7, and Dm7, built around the F minor tonal center.

What instruments play on "Handsome Hands"?

The recording features acoustic guitar, electric bass, drums, synth pads, and electric piano.

Can I get "Handsome Hands" bass guitar tabs?

Yes. This is the intermediate bass guitar tabs arrangement of "Handsome Hands" by Ingrid Michaelson, transcribed by Songscription.

Is "Handsome Hands" bass guitar tabs easy to play?

"Handsome Hands" bass guitar tabs comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 79 BPM in F minor with 11 chords to navigate, the part sits at a comfortable intermediate level. You can switch levels on this page before you save it.

Is there an easy, beginner version of "Handsome Hands" bass guitar tabs?

Yes. The beginner bass guitar tabs for "Handsome Hands" simplifies the busiest passages and rhythms while keeping the melody, so it is the easiest way to start. The intermediate and advanced arrangements are one tap away when you want more of the original.

What album is "Handsome Hands" on?

"Handsome Hands" appears on Lights Out (2014).

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