Preview of the intermediate bass guitar tab arrangement for “Heathen” by Jillette Johnson.
The progression
Structure & dynamics
What's in the mix
Whiskey & Frosting (2012)
An early EP that introduced Johnson's voice and piano-centered songwriting before her full debut arrived in 2013. Several tracks from it were later included on her debut album, Water in a Whale.
All of Whiskey & FrostingJillette Johnson
Jillette Johnson is a singer-songwriter born in 1989 who grew up in New York and later moved to Nashville, Tennessee. She plays piano-driven pop with roots in folk and Americana, drawing comparisons to artists like Fiona Apple and Adele. She started writing her own songs as a child and was performing full sets of original material by age twelve.
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Good to know
What key is "Heathen" in?
"Heathen" by Jillette Johnson is in E♭ major.
What is the tempo of "Heathen"?
"Heathen" plays at around 111 BPM in 4/4 time.
What chords are in "Heathen"?
The core progression is N, E♭m, A♭9, E♭, Cm, and A♭maj7, built around the E♭ major tonal center.
What instruments play on "Heathen"?
The recording features acoustic guitar, electric guitar, bass guitar, drums, female lead vocals, and female backing vocals.
Can I get "Heathen" bass guitar tabs?
Yes. This is the intermediate bass guitar tabs arrangement of "Heathen" by Jillette Johnson, transcribed by Songscription.
Is "Heathen" bass guitar tabs easy to play?
"Heathen" bass guitar tabs comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 111 BPM in E♭ major with 10 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 "Heathen" bass guitar tabs?
Yes. The beginner bass guitar tabs for "Heathen" 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 "Heathen" on?
"Heathen" appears on Whiskey & Frosting (2012).
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