First Riff from (0:00 to 3:33)
G||————————————————————————————————|
D||—————7———————————5——————————————|
A||————————0—5—6—7———7——5——————————|
E||5——5————————————————————————————|
Variations on First Riff (3:33 to 5:00)
G||————————————————————————————————|
D||—————7———————————5———5——————————|
A||————————0—5—6—7————7————————————|
E||5——5————————————————————————————|
G||————————————————————————————————|
D||—————7———————————5————5———7—5———|
A||————————0—5—6—7————7———7—————7——|
E||5——5———————————————————————————5|
Second Riff (5:44 to 6:23)
G||————————————————————————————————|
D||————————————————————————————————|
A||——————————3—5/7—3———————————————|
E||5——5—5——5——————————3—5——————————|
Final Riff (6:23 to 7:08)
G||————————————————————————————————|
D||7——7——————————————————9—5h7—————|
A||—————3——3—5—5—6—6—7—7———————————|
E||————————————————————————————————|
Variation on Final Riff (from 7:08 to 7:32)
G||————————————————————————————————|
D||7——7————————————————————————————|
A||—————3—/—12—(alternatively 7)———|
E||————————————————————————————————|
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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