SONG/ONE VOICE
BAND/PENNYWISE
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RIFF 1
G:——————————————
D:——————————————
A:44————————————
E:———55—22—5457—
RIFF 2
G:—————————————————————
D:——6——————————————————
A:44—4———7————4————————
E:—————55—5—22—2—54574—
RIFF 3
G:—————————
D:—————————
A:44444444—
E:—————————
RIFF 4
G:—————————————————————————————————————
D:—————————————————————————————————————
A:444777——————444777——————444777———————
E:——————555777——————555222——————555777—
RIFF 5
G:————————————
D:————————————
A:————————————
E:22222—55555—
RIFF 6
G:——————————————————————————————————
D:——————————————————————————————————
A:——————————————————————————————————
E:2222222222222222—5555555555555555—
RIFF 7
G:————————————————————
D:————————————————————
A:4—4——4—777777———————
E:—5—52—5——————777777—
RIFF 8
G:—————————————————————————————————
D:—————————————————————————————————
A:4444————4444————4444————7777—————
E:————5555————5522————5555————7777—
RIFF 9
G:—————————————————
A:—————————————————
D:444444——————7>———
E:——————555555——7>—
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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