[Intro / 00:50 / 3:40]
Just keep repeating this riff
Also wait for the rest of the band to come in
I play it like this,
you could play it like the version under
G|-----------------------------------------|
D|-----------2-2-1-1-----------------------|
A|-----2-2-1---------1-2-------------------|
E|-0-3-------------------------------------|
G|-----------------------------------------|
D|------------------2-2-1-1----------------|
A|---------2-2-1-1----------1-1-2-2--------|
E|-0-0-3-3---------------------------------|
[00:35 / 1:23]
G|-----------------------------------------|
D|-----------------------------------------|
A|-----------------------------------------|
E|----0000000000-----33333---55------------|
[1:12]
I think these are the right amounts of notes,
the notes themselves are right though
G|-----------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------555------77777|
A|----------------777777-------------------|
E|-----------------------------------------|
[1:35]
There might be slides between the 7,5, and 3
G|-----------------------------------------|
D|-----------------------------------------| X up until 3:30-ish
A|-----7-7-----7--7----7-5-3--3------3-3---|
E|--------7--7------7------------3-3-----3-|
Bass Tabs |
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Title |
Gravediggin’ |
Artist |
The Buttertones |
Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
YouTube ID |
r72zzW_HoCo |
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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).