Bachata Exercise 2 Bass Tabs - Bass Lessons @ BigBassTabs.com

BASS LESSONS —— BACHATA EXERCISE 2 BASS TAB


This exercises focuses on the basic riff of bachata which is playing the note and 
to give it the bachata swing and sound the 5th note. But youd might ask yourself 
for those who dont know well about music theory what is the 5th note of each key. 

Well for example:

Here youre playing the E note on the 7th fret of your a—string. now the 5th note of the E would be the B.

 
As you can see the first part of the riff plays an e note and then it plays its 
5th which is B, but notice that you play the note twice. The only difference would 
be the octave distance between each b note. As you can see in the 9th fret of your 
d—string and the 7th fret of your E—string.

G|—————————————————————————————————————————————|
D|———————9——————————9——————————7——————————7————|
A|——7——7———————7——7———7———5——5———————5——5———5——|
E|—————————7—————————————————————5—————————————|
    E  E B B   E  E B B   D  D A A   D  D A A
         2 1        2 1        2 1        2 1 

The 1 represents the 1st octave in the bass guitar, and the 2 represents the 2nd 
octave in the bass. Remember each octave is found between strings.

G|—————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
D|———2———3———4———5———6———7———8———9———10——11———12———13———14—|
A|—————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
E|—0———1———2———3———4———5———6———7———8———9———10———11———12————|
   E   F   F#  G   G#  A   Bb  B   C   C#  D    Eb   E
  
G|———2———3———4———5———6———7———8———9———10——11———12———13———14—|
D|—————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
A|—0———1———2———3———4———5———6———7———8———9———10———11———12————|
E|—————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
   A   Bb  B   C   C#  D   Eb  E   F   F#  G    G#   A  


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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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