this is an extremely easy song to play once you get the fingering
down. it's also really fun to play and it will give all your friends
a good laugh when they hear it. ok here it is.
Tuning—Standard E,A,D,G
~ Let Ring
G|—————————————————————————————|
D|———————————————000—4—2~——————|
A|——00000—4—0—00———————————————|
E|—————————————————————————————|
G|—————————————————————————————|
D|——————————————0—0————————————|
A|——0000—4—0—00—————44—22—33———|
E|—————————————————————————————|
G|—————————————————————————————|
D|———————————————000—4—2~——————|
A|——00000—4—0—00———————————————|
E|—————————————————————————————|
G|——————————————————————————————————|
D|——7—7—4—4—2—2—0—0———————————7—7~——|
A|——————————————————44—55—4—0———————|
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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