Song: 1998 Band: Rancid Album: Life Won't Wait
nick fraher Intro
G:----------------------------------------------------------
D:--------------------------------------------------5--5--5-
A:8b-8b-6---------6-6-3-2---------0-0-3-0-3-4-5--7----------
E:-------8----------------6-5-3-0---------------------------
Verse
G:--------------------------|-------------------------------
D:--------------------------|-------------------------------
A:5-5--3-3--1-1-------------|--------------0-0-0-0-0-0------
E:---------------0-3-0-2-3--|1-1-1-1-0-1-3------------------
Chorus
G:----------------------------------------------------------
D:------3---------------------------------------------------
A:5-5-5---5-5-5-3-3-3-3-3---------------------0-0-0-0-0-0-0-
E:------------------------0-2-0-3-3-3-3-0-2-3---------------
middle part
G:-------------------------------------3-5-3----------------
D:--3--------------------------3-------------5-3-5-3--------
A:5---5-3-0-1-0---1---0-2-3-5---5-3-------------------5-3---
E:---------------1---1-------------------------------------
G:----------------------------------------------------------
D:--3-----------------------------------------------------
A:5---5-3-0-1-0---1-----------------------0-0-0-0-0-0-0---
E:---------------1---1-0-1-0-1-1-1-1-0-1-3-----------------
G:----------------------------------------------------------
D:--3-----------3-5-5-5---3---------------------------------
A:5---5-3-0-1-1---------5---5-3-0-1-0---1---0-2-3-5-------
E:-------------------------------------1---1---------------
G:----------------------------------------------------------
D:3---------------------------------------------------------
A:--5-3-0-1-0---1-----------------------------------------
E:-------------1---1-0-1-0---intro
| Bass Tabs |
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| Title |
1998 (Rancid) |
| Artist |
Rancid |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
6PXmdYYWeMc |
Interactive Bass Tab Guide
Interactive bass tabs provide a better experience than ASCII tabs. With playback, loop, print features and a responsive display that follows the screen of your device.
Use these buttons to control the digital tab player.
| Symbol | Function |
|---|
| Move cursor to the first bar |
| Play interactive tabs |
| Pause playback |
| Loop |
| Print the tab |
| Zoom |
| Page | Switch between page and horizontal view mode |
How to Read Bass Tab: A Beginner's Guide
1. Understanding the Basics
a. Strings:
Bass tab consists of horizontal lines representing the strings of the bass guitar.
The lowest-pitched string (usually the E string) is at the bottom, and the highest-pitched string
(usually the G string) is at the top.
b. Numbers:
Numbers on the lines indicate which fret to play on a specific string.
For example, if you see "3" on the E string, it means you should press down the third fret on the lowest string.
2. Reading Bass Tab Example
In this tab:
- Play the note on the 1st fret of the E string.
- Play the open E string.
- Play the 3rd fret on the A string.
- Play the 1st fret on the A string.
G|-----------------|
D|-----------------|
A|---------3-------|
E|---1-1---1---3---|
3. Playing Techniques
a. Hammer-ons and Pull-offs:
Hammer-ons are represented by an "h" (e.g., 5h7 means play the 5th fret and hammer onto the 7th fret).
Pull-offs are represented by a "p" (e.g., 7p5 means play the 7th fret and pull off to the 5th fret).
b. Slides:
Slides are often indicated by an "/" or "\\" between two numbers (e.g., 5/7 means slide from the 5th fret to the 7th fret).
