Figure 1:
G:——————————————————————————————————————
D:——————————————————————————————————————
A:——————6——5——7——7—7——7—7——6——6—6——6—6——
E:—5————————————————————————————————————
Figure 2:
G:——————————————————————————————————
D:——————————————————————————————————
A:—————6——5——7——7—7——7—7——6\————————
E:—5————————————————————————————————
(pause)
Figure 3:
G:————————————————————————————————
D:———————7————————————————————————
A:———————————5———666———665———666——
E:—5——————————————————————————————
(pause) Above Notes = Triplets
Figure 4:
G:——————————————————————————————————
D:———————7—7————————————————————————
A:—————————————5———666———665———666——
E:—5—5——————————————————————————————
Above Notes = Triplets
Figure 5:
G:——————————————————————————
D:———————7—7—————————————————
A:——————————————6———————6\——
E:—5————————————————————————
(pause) (pause)
ORDER:
(Starts with drumbeat)
Figure 1: x2
Figure 2: x1
Figure 3: x1
Figure 4: x7
Figure 1: x2
Figure 2: x1
Figure 3: x1
Figure 4: x7
Figure 1: x2
Figure 2: x1
Figure 3: x1
Figure 4: x11
Figure 5: x1
Listen to the song for rhythym
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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