Masquerade
Reality Check
(c)1997 Ariose Music/ASCAP/Tom Collins Music/Gotee Music/Butter Hits/BMI
Tab by: Brian Germer
**Use a dropped—D tuning for this one**
Intro: D B C G
Rap part:
1st time 2nd time
G————————————————————————————————————— G——————————————————————————————————————
D————————————————————————2h3—————————— D——————————————————————————————————————
A——————————————————2h3———————————————— A——————————————————————————————————————
D———0————3————5——————————————————————— D———0————3————5————————3——2————————————
Verse 1: (no bass first two lines) *for D, don't use the low D in the tuning*
D B C G
D B C G
D B C G
D B A
Chorus:
G Bb
C
G Bb C Bb C
Rap part: play above riffs
Verse 2: just like the first except last line
D B A B
Chorus: (first part) this is a change up with bass only
E G A
Then play the chorus like the first time
Ending: D B C G
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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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