All Seven Modes Bass Tabs - Theme Songs @ BigBassTabs.com


okay this is for finding and useing all the notes in a major key 
it hard to see what this is at first but it will make more sense 
with a bass and blank tab.  Each number repersent a note in each 
scale so lets take C major so 1—c 2—d 3—e 4—f 5—g 6—a 7—b 8—c(1 octave 
higher).




2| |x| |x|x|
3| |x| |x|x|
6| |x|x| |x|
7| |x|x| |x|
4|x| |x| |x|
1|x| |x| |x|
5|x| |x| |x|
okay this table kinda of hard to under stand but as bass players 
you will only need to look at four lines at one times. So in C you 
will use the One pattern so it will look like this one bass and 
the fert board
6| |x|x| |x|
7| |x|x| |x|
4|x| |x| |x|
1|x| |x| |x|this translates to this 
6| |9|10| |12|
7| |9|10| |12|
4|8| |10| |12|
1|8| |10| |12|
so i hope this can help u play in key and if u want ti play in C and 
in a different mod just find what number the note is in the scale 
and start form their and if u use 6,3,or2 it does rap around back 
to 5 and so on

How to Read Bass Tabs

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:

1. The Basics

Strings and Frets:
Each line in a tab represents a string on your bass:
- The top line is the highest-pitched string (G on a 4-string bass).
- The bottom line is the lowest-pitched string (E on a 4-string 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.

2. Common Techniques

Hammer-On (h):
Play the first note by picking it, then press down on a higher fret with another finger without picking again.
```
G|-------------------|
D|-------5h7---------|
            
```
Pull-Off (p):
Pluck a note and then "pull off" your finger to let a lower fret ring.
```
G|-------------------|
D|-------7p5---------|
            
```
Slide (/ or \):
Move your finger up (/) or down (\) the fretboard while maintaining pressure.
```
G|-------------------|
D|-------5/7---------|
            
```

3. Advanced Techniques

Bend (b): Push the string up or down to raise the pitch. Example: G|-------7b9---------|
Vibrato (~): Shake the string slightly after playing a note to create a vibrating sound. Example: G|-------7~----------|
Muted Notes (x): Rest your finger lightly on the string without pressing a fret and pluck for a percussive "click" sound.

4. Rhythm and Timing

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.

5. Slap and Pop

Slap (s): Strike the string with the side of your thumb for a percussive sound.
Pop (p): Pull the string away from the fretboard and let it snap back.

Practice Makes Perfect

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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