High Voltage (Ver 2) Bass Tabs - Ac Dc @ BigBassTabs.com


This song seems like its impossible to learn but listen to it 
and practice it for a little while and you'll pick it up easily

G:————————————————
D:————————————————     X4
A:777~————5—4—0——0
E:————————————————

G:————————
D:————————     X4
A:————————
E:0—3—5——5

G:———————————————————————————————————
D:———————————————————————————————————     X4
A:————7——7—————7——7—————5——5—————5——5
E:7—5——————7—5——————7—5——————7—5—————

G:—————————————————
D:—————————————————     X4
A:————7——7—————7——7
E:7—5——————7—5—————

G:—————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
D:—————————————————————————————————————————————————————————     X2
A:00000~————3—3—3—3—5—5—5—5—5—5—5—5—4—4—4—4—3—3—3—3—0—0—0—0
E:—————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
  High      Voltage         Rock    N'   Roll
Do this the first 2 time he sings High Voltage Rock N' Roll

G:———————————————————
D:———————————————————     X3
A:3~———————4~—————5~—
E:———————————————————
  High     Volt———age
After the first 2 times he sings High Voltage do this part until 
he sings Rock N' Roll 

G:————————————————
D:————————————————     Only when he sings the Rock N' Roll part
A:3~———————4~——5~—
E:————————————————
  Rock     N'  Roll
When he sings Rock N' Roll play this part

G:———————————
D:———————————     X4
A:3—3——3—————
E:———————5——5

G:———————————————————————————————————
D:———————————————————————————————————     X4
A:————7——7—————7——7—————5——5—————5——5
E:7—5——————7—5——————7—5——————7—5—————

G:—————————————————
D:—————————————————     X2
A:————7——7—————7——7
E:7—5——————7—5—————

G:—————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
D:—————————————————————————————————————————————————————————     X2
A:00000~————3—3—3—3—5—5—5—5—5—5—5—5—4—4—4—4—3—3—3—3—0—0—0—0
E:—————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
  High      Voltage         Rock    N'   Roll
Do this the first 2 time he sings High Voltage Rock N' Roll

G:———————————————————
D:———————————————————     X3
A:3~———————4~—————5~—
E:———————————————————
  High     Volt———age
After the first 2 times he sings High Voltage do this part until 
he sings Rock N' Roll 

G:————————————————
D:————————————————     Only when he sings the Rock N' Roll part
A:3~———————4~——5~—
E:————————————————
  Rock     N'  Roll
When he sings Rock N' Roll play this part

G:———————————
D:———————————     X18
A:3—3——3—————
E:———————5——5

G:—————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
D:—————————————————————————————————————————————————————————     X2
A:00000~————3—3—3—3—5—5—5—5—5—5—5—5—4—4—4—4—3—3—3—3—0—0—0—0
E:—————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
  High      Voltage         Rock    N'   Roll
Do this the first 2 time he sings High Voltage Rock N' Roll

G:———————————————————
D:———————————————————     X3
A:3~———————4~—————5~—
E:———————————————————
  High     Volt———age
After the first 2 times he sings High Voltage do this part until 
he sings Rock N' Roll 

G:————————————————
D:————————————————
A:3~———————4~——5~—
E:————————————————
  Rock     N'  Roll
When he sings Rock N' Roll play this part

G:———————————
D:———————————
A:3—3——3—————
E:———————5——5
End the song with this

How to Read Bass Tabs

Bass tablature (tabs) is an easy way to learn songs without needing to read traditional sheet music. Here’s a quick guide to understanding the symbols and techniques commonly found in tabs:

1. The Basics

Strings and Frets:
Each line in a tab represents a string on your bass:
- The top line is the highest-pitched string (G on a 4-string bass).
- The bottom line is the lowest-pitched string (E on a 4-string bass).
Numbers on the lines indicate which fret to press. For example:
```
G|-------------------|
D|-------------------|
A|---3---------------|
E|-------------------|
            
```
This means you play the 3rd fret on the A string.

2. Common Techniques

Hammer-On (h):
Play the first note by picking it, then press down on a higher fret with another finger without picking again.
```
G|-------------------|
D|-------5h7---------|
            
```
Pull-Off (p):
Pluck a note and then "pull off" your finger to let a lower fret ring.
```
G|-------------------|
D|-------7p5---------|
            
```
Slide (/ or \):
Move your finger up (/) or down (\) the fretboard while maintaining pressure.
```
G|-------------------|
D|-------5/7---------|
            
```

3. Advanced Techniques

Bend (b): Push the string up or down to raise the pitch. Example: G|-------7b9---------|
Vibrato (~): Shake the string slightly after playing a note to create a vibrating sound. Example: G|-------7~----------|
Muted Notes (x): Rest your finger lightly on the string without pressing a fret and pluck for a percussive "click" sound.

4. Rhythm and Timing

Tabs don’t always indicate timing, so listen to the song while reading the tab. Wider spaces between numbers mean longer pauses, while closer numbers indicate quicker notes.

5. Slap and Pop

Slap (s): Strike the string with the side of your thumb for a percussive sound.
Pop (p): Pull the string away from the fretboard and let it snap back.

Practice Makes Perfect

Tabs are a great tool to learn songs, but mastering the techniques takes practice. Listen carefully to the original track and play along to lock in the rhythm. Don’t rush — smooth, accurate playing is more important than speed. Happy jamming! 🎸

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