The Last Of Us — One String Guitar Tab

1. This melody uses just the 1st string (high E string) of your guitar. The fret sequence is: 3, 0, 5, 2, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 0, 5, 2, 7, 7, 7, 7, 3, 0, 5, 2, 3, 3, 3, 3, 6, 5, 3, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0.
2. The opening phrase walks through frets 3, open (0), 5, 2 — a small, wandering shape. Let the open string ring clearly between the fretted notes.
3. Next, stay on fret 3 for five notes in a row. These repeated 3s create a steady, hypnotic pulse — keep them even and not rushed.
4. Return to the walk shape: 0, 5, 2, then climb to fret 7 and let it sustain for four counts. Fret 7 is the emotional high point of the first half — give it room to breathe.
5. The line echoes: 3, 0, 5, 2, then five 3s again, matching the earlier pattern.
6. The phrase closes by stepping down 6, 5, 3, then open (0), followed by five open strings in a row. This long fade on the open string should feel like the music drifting away — soft, sparse, and final.
7. There is no single “correct” tempo — the original is slow and reflective. Start very slow, focus on clean tone and quiet dynamics, and add speed only when every note speaks clearly. Think atmosphere, not showmanship.

Rushing the repeated fret 3 notes — five 3s in a row need a steady pulse; use a light pick or finger stroke so they do not sound frantic. Muting the open string — 0 appears often, including five times at the end. Lift your fretting fingers fully so each open note rings. Making fret 7 too short — four 7s in a row should feel like a held moment, not a quick tap. Confusing the two halves — the second half mirrors the first but ends with 6, 5, 3, 0 instead of the long 7 section leading into the same walk. Follow the tab carefully through the step-down ending. Playing too loud — this theme is intimate; a softer touch matches the original mood better.