INTRO
G|--------------------------------------|
D|---/3-----------------------5---------|
A|------------1----------55-----4--3----|
E|--------------------------------------|
"We get it on most every night.."
VERSE
G|---------------------------------------5/9-5-----|
D|---------------------------------------------9-5-|
A|----------------------3--5-6--6-5--5-3-----------|
E|---1---3--4--5--6--6-----------------------------|
G|-------------------------------------------------|
D|-------------------------------------------------|
A|----------------------3--5-6--6-5--5-3---3-3-----|
E|---1---3--4--5--6---6-------------------------3--|
G|--------------------------------------(3)--|
D|--------------------------------------33---|
A|-------------------3--6--6-5--5-3----3--3--|
E|1---3--4--5--6---6-------------------------|
CHORUS
G|-------------------------------------------|
D|-------------------------------------------|
A|---------------35-6--6-5--5-3---33---------|
E|-1-1---34-6-6-----------------------3--1-1-|
G|-------------------------------------------------|
D|--------------4----4----3------------------------|
A|----------35-6-6--5-5--3-3---363-----------------|
E|--34-6-6------------------------6----------------|
Bass Tabs |
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Title |
Dancing In The Moonlight |
Artist |
King Harvest |
Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
YouTube ID |
g5JqPxmYhlo |
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).