Sometimes you just want to jam out to You Shook Me, but you\\'re
on your bass and can\\'t play the intro. Well, now you can.
G|—12~—|—14—12—12————12—11————————|—————————————————————————————|
D|—12~—|—12—12————12———————12——12—|—————12—————————12—————12————|
A|—————|———————————————————————12—|—————12—————————12—————12————|
E|—————|———————————————————————10—|—13——10——13/14——10——13—10—13—|
G|—12~—|—14—12—12————12—11————————|
D|—12~—|—12—12————12———————12——12—|
A|—————|———————————————————————12—|
E|—————|———————————————————————10—|
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:
Each line in a tab represents a string on your 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.
Play the first note by picking it, then press down on a higher fret with another finger without picking again.
G|-------------------| D|-------5h7---------|
Pluck a note and then "pull off" your finger to let a lower fret ring.
G|-------------------| D|-------7p5---------|
Move your finger up (/) or down (\) the fretboard while maintaining pressure.
G|-------------------| D|-------5/7---------|
G|-------7b9---------|
G|-------7~----------|
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.
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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