G——————1—2—4—5—8—5—4——————1—2—4—5—8—5—4—
D——2—3————————————————2—3————————————————
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G——5—4—5—4—2—4—2—4—2—1—2—1—2—1——————5—4—5—4—2—4—2—4—2—————
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Higher Part..
G——9—10—13—14—16—17—20—17—16—
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G——17—16—17—16—14—16—14—16—14—13—10—13——16—14—16—14—13—14—13—14—10—9——
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Fun to play, try doing it faster to impress your friends.
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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