verse?
F]————————————————————————————————————|
C]———————————————————————————————————5|
G]————————————————————————————————5———|
C]5—2—2—2—2—2—2—2—1p0—5—2—2—2—0—57—5b—|
course?
F]———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
C]———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
G]—————————————————————————————————————101010101010——————————————|
C]7—8—7—8—7—5——7—8—7—8—7—10——7—8—7—8—7———————————————7—8—7—8—7—5~|
ending
F]—————————————————|—————————————|
C]—————————————————|—————————————|
G]—————————————————|—————————————|
C]5~—0—3—1—5~—0—3—2|5~—0—3—1——5/2|
p — pull off
b — bend
~ — let ring
/ — slide
most hell to pay tabs say its in the key of E flat when, really,
its in D.
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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